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T-39 Sabreliner vs T-7 Red Hawk

T-39 Sabreliner vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 885 vs 1,300 km/h, range 4,020 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 5,500 kg, built 200 vs 2 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Boeing
First flight 16 September 1958 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1962 2028
Number produced 200 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 31.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 10.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.0 m
Length 13.4 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 66 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.