T-38 Talon vs Yak-18 Max
T-38 Talon vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 300 km/h, range 1,835 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 1,320 kg.
Specifications
|
T-38 Talon |
Yak-18 Max |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop |
Yakovlev |
| First flight |
10 March 1959 |
1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced |
1961 |
1946 |
| Number produced |
1189 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
16.0 m² |
17.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
7.7 m |
10.6 m |
| Height |
3.9 m |
3.4 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
8.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
1381 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,835 km |
700 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
5,060 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg |
1,320 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,266 kg |
1,025 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,216 kgf
|
1 x 224 kW
|
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Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or Yak-18 Max?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 1,081 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or Yak-18 Max?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or Yak-18 Max?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or Yak-18 Max?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or Yak-18 Max?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 15 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
