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T-38 Talon vs NAMC YS-11

T-38 Talon vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 470 km/h, range 1,835 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 23,500 kg, built 1,189 vs 182 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
T-38 Talon NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop NAMC
First flight 10 March 1959 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1961 1965
Number produced 1189 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 32.0 m
Height 3.9 m 9.0 m
Length 14.1 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or NAMC YS-11?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 911 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or NAMC YS-11?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or NAMC YS-11?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or NAMC YS-11?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.