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T-38 Talon vs Tecnam P2002

T-38 Talon vs Tecnam P2002 at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 250 km/h, range 1,835 vs 1,092 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 598 kg.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
Specifications
T-38 Talon Tecnam P2002
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Tecnam
First flight 10 March 1959 --
Year introduced 1961 2002
Number produced 1189 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 11.5 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 8.6 m
Height 3.9 m 2.4 m
Length 14.1 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 1,092 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 3,995 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 598 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 74 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or Tecnam P2002?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 1,131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or Tecnam P2002?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Tecnam P2002's 1,092 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or Tecnam P2002?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or Tecnam P2002?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or Tecnam P2002?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or Tecnam P2002?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 41 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.