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T-41 Mescalero vs T-67 Firefly

T-41 Mescalero vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 232 vs 282 km/h, range 1,159 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 1,157 kg, built 838 vs 250 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Slingsby
First flight 1 January 1964 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1965 1974
Number produced 838 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 14.8 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.7 m
Height 2.7 m 2.4 m
Length 8.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 753 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or T-67 Firefly?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,157 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or T-67 Firefly?
The T-41 Mescalero is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or T-67 Firefly?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or T-67 Firefly?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.