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T-39 Sabreliner vs NAMC YS-11

T-39 Sabreliner vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 885 vs 470 km/h, range 4,020 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 23,500 kg, built 200 vs 182 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American NAMC
First flight 16 September 1958 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1962 1965
Number produced 200 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 31.8 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 32.0 m
Height 4.9 m 9.0 m
Length 13.4 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or NAMC YS-11?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or NAMC YS-11?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the NAMC YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or NAMC YS-11?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or NAMC YS-11?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or NAMC YS-11?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.