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T-39 Sabreliner vs T-67 Firefly

T-39 Sabreliner vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 885 vs 282 km/h, range 4,020 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 1,157 kg, built 200 vs 250 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Slingsby
First flight 16 September 1958 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1962 1974
Number produced 200 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 31.8 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 10.7 m
Height 4.9 m 2.4 m
Length 13.4 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 753 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-67 Firefly?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 603 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-67 Firefly?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-67 Firefly?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-67 Firefly?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-67 Firefly?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-67 Firefly?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.