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T-39 Sabreliner vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-39 Sabreliner vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 885 vs 356 km/h, range 4,020 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 1,250 kg, built 200 vs 19 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Socata
First flight 16 September 1958 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1962 1984
Number produced 200 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 31.8 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 7.9 m
Height 4.9 m 2.7 m
Length 13.4 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 529 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 22 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.