T-45 Goshawk vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The T-45 Goshawk and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas/BAe and Yakovlev respectively.

The T-45 Goshawk reaches 1,038 km/h — 2.2x the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h. The T-45 Goshawk has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 6,387 kg MTOW, the T-45 Goshawk is 2.6x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.

The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in 221 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $21M for the T-45 Goshawk vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 43 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1945 vs 1988).

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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Yak-11 Moose

Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
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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 ◉

Yak-11 Moose

Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m ◉
Height 3.3 m ◉
Length 8.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 465 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,280 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,100 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,900 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 573 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 46 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.

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