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T-39 Sabreliner vs T-5 Brave Eagle

T-39 Sabreliner vs T-5 Brave Eagle at a glance — top speed 885 vs 1,030 km/h, range 4,020 vs 1,350 km, built 200 vs 17 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
KAI T-5 Brave Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner T-5 Brave Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American KAI
First flight 16 September 1958 10 June 2020
Year introduced 1962 2021
Number produced 200 units 17 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 9.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.6 m
Length 13.4 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 1030 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 4,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 59 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-5 Brave Eagle?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.