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T-39 Sabreliner vs Yak-18 Max

T-39 Sabreliner vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 885 vs 300 km/h, range 4,020 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 1,320 kg.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Yakovlev
First flight 16 September 1958 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1962 1946
Number produced 200 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.8 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 10.6 m
Height 4.9 m 3.4 m
Length 13.4 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 700 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 1,025 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 Yak-18 Max?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 585 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or Yak-18 Max?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or Yak-18 Max?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or Yak-18 Max?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or Yak-18 Max?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 16 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.