T-38 Talon vs Yak-11 Moose

The T-38 Talon and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Yakovlev respectively. The T-38 Talon reaches 1,381 km/h — 3.0x the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h. The T-38 Talon has an operational range of 1,835 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The T-38 Talon operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the T-38 Talon is 2.3x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg. The T-38 Talon has been produced in 1,189 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 14 years before the T-38 Talon (1945 vs 1959).

American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions.
Northrop T-38 Talon Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1189 units
Average unit price $-- million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area 16.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf
Wing area 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 465 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg
Empty weight 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 916 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 15 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.