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T-39 Sabreliner vs T-50 Golden Eagle

T-39 Sabreliner vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 885 vs 1,840 km/h, range 4,020 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 13,472 kg, built 200 vs 200 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American KAI
First flight 16 September 1958 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1962 2005
Number produced 200 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 31.8 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 9.2 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 13.4 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 955 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 43 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-50 Golden Eagle?
Both the T-39 Sabreliner and T-50 Golden Eagle have been produced in equal numbers with 200 units each.