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T-45 Goshawk vs TS-11 Iskra

T-45 Goshawk vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 720 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 6,387 vs 3,840 kg, built 221 vs 424 units.

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
T-45 Goshawk TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas PZL Mielec
First flight 16 April 1988 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1992 1964
Number produced 221 units 424 units
Average unit price $21 million --
Wing area 17.7 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.1 m
Height 4.1 m 3.5 m
Length 12.0 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 318 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 28 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.