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T-38 Talon vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-38 Talon vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 356 km/h, range 1,835 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 1,250 kg, built 1,189 vs 19 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-38 Talon TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Socata
First flight 10 March 1959 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1961 1984
Number produced 1189 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 7.9 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 14.1 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 1,025 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.