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T-45 Goshawk vs Yak-52

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
T-45 Goshawk Yak-52
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Yakovlev
First flight 16 April 1988 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1992 1979
Number produced 221 units 1815 units
Average unit price $21 million --
Wing area 17.7 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 9.3 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 12.0 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 550 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The T-45 Goshawk and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Yakovlev respectively.

The T-45 Goshawk reaches 1,038 km/h — 3.6:1 the Yak-52's 285 km/h. The T-45 Goshawk has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52. At 6,387 kg MTOW, the T-45 Goshawk is 4.9:1 the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.

The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in 221 units vs 1,815 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 12 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1976 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-52?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 753 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-52?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-52?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-52?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-52?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 13 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.