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T-41 Mescalero vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-41 Mescalero vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 232 vs 356 km/h, range 1,159 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 1,250 kg, built 838 vs 19 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Socata
First flight 1 January 1964 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1965 1984
Number produced 838 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 14.8 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 7.9 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-41 Mescalero is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.