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T-45 Goshawk vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-45 Goshawk vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 356 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 6,387 vs 1,250 kg, built 221 vs 19 units.

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-45 Goshawk TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Socata
First flight 16 April 1988 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1992 1984
Number produced 221 units 19 units
Average unit price $21 million $1 million
Wing area 17.7 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 7.9 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 12.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 682 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
Both the T-45 Goshawk and TB-30 Epsilon have a range of 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-45 Goshawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 8 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.