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T-45 Goshawk vs T-67 Firefly

T-45 Goshawk vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 282 km/h, range 1,300 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 6,387 vs 1,157 kg, built 221 vs 250 units.

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
T-45 Goshawk T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Slingsby
First flight 16 April 1988 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1992 1974
Number produced 221 units 250 units
Average unit price $21 million $500K
Wing area 17.7 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.7 m
Height 4.1 m 2.4 m
Length 12.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 753 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or T-67 Firefly?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 756 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or T-67 Firefly?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or T-67 Firefly?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or T-67 Firefly?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or T-67 Firefly?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-45 Goshawk or T-67 Firefly?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 18 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.