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T-38 Talon vs Yak-130 Mitten

T-38 Talon vs Yak-130 Mitten at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 1,060 km/h, range 1,835 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 10,290 kg, built 1,189 vs 186 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
Specifications
T-38 Talon Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Yakovlev
First flight 10 March 1959 26 May 1996
Year introduced 1961 2010
Number produced 1189 units 186 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.8 m
Height 3.9 m 4.8 m
Length 14.1 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 2 x 2,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 321 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 49 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.