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T-38 Talon vs Yak-52

T-38 Talon vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 285 km/h, range 1,835 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 1,305 kg, built 1,189 vs 1,815 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
T-38 Talon Yak-52
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Yakovlev
First flight 10 March 1959 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1961 1979
Number produced 1189 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.3 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 14.1 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 550 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or Yak-52?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 1,096 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or Yak-52?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or Yak-52?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or Yak-52?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or Yak-52?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or Yak-52?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 18 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.