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T-41 Mescalero vs NAMC YS-11

T-41 Mescalero vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 470 km/h, range 1,159 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 23,500 kg, built 838 vs 182 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna NAMC
First flight 1 January 1964 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1965 1965
Number produced 838 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 14.8 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 32.0 m
Height 2.7 m 9.0 m
Length 8.2 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 238 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or NAMC YS-11?
Both the T-41 Mescalero and NAMC YS-11 entered service in the same year: 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or NAMC YS-11?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.