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T-38 Talon vs TS-11 Iskra

T-38 Talon vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 720 km/h, range 1,835 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 3,840 kg, built 1,189 vs 424 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
T-38 Talon TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop PZL Mielec
First flight 10 March 1959 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1961 1964
Number produced 1189 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.1 m
Height 3.9 m 3.5 m
Length 14.1 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 661 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 3 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.