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).
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| 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 |
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| 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.