T-45 Goshawk vs T-50 Golden Eagle
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 20 August 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 17.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,851 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,472 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,441 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,409 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,038 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the T-45 Goshawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 13 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.