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T-38 Talon vs T-45 Goshawk

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
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Specifications
T-38 Talon T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop McDonnell Douglas
First flight 10 March 1959 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1961 1992
Number produced 1189 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.4 m
Height 3.9 m 4.1 m
Length 14.1 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 31 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.