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T-41 Mescalero vs T-45 Goshawk

T-41 Mescalero vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 232 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,159 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 6,387 kg, built 838 vs 221 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna McDonnell Douglas
First flight 1 January 1964 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1965 1992
Number produced 838 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 14.8 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.4 m
Height 2.7 m 4.1 m
Length 8.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 806 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 27 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.