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T-41 Mescalero vs T-7 Red Hawk

T-41 Mescalero vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 232 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,159 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 5,500 kg, built 838 vs 2 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Boeing
First flight 1 January 1964 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1965 2028
Number produced 838 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 14.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.0 m
Height 2.7 m 4.0 m
Length 8.2 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 1,068 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 63 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.