T-45 Goshawk vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Overview

The T-45 Goshawk and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas/BAe and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk vs 1,840 km/h for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-45 Goshawk has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 12,954 m for the T-45 Goshawk. At 13,472 kg MTOW, the T-50 Golden Eagle is 2.1x the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.

The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in 221 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $21M for the T-45 Goshawk vs $25M for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-45 Goshawk first flew 14 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle (1988 vs 2002).

T-45 Goshawk

British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century.
McDonnell Douglas/BAe T-45 Goshawk Training profile drawing
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
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T-50 Golden Eagle

South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines.
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle Training profile drawing
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
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T-45 Goshawk

Wing area 17.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 12.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 1038 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,300 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,954 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,460 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf ◉

T-50 Golden Eagle

Wing area 23.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.2 m ◉
Height 4.8 m ◉
Length 13.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 1840 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,851 km ◉
Service ceiling 16,764 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,441 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 802 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.

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