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T-39 Sabreliner vs T-45 Goshawk

T-39 Sabreliner vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 885 vs 1,038 km/h, range 4,020 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 6,387 kg, built 200 vs 221 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American McDonnell Douglas
First flight 16 September 1958 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1962 1992
Number produced 200 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 31.8 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 9.4 m
Height 4.9 m 4.1 m
Length 13.4 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 30 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.