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T-45 Goshawk vs NAMC YS-11

T-45 Goshawk vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 470 km/h, range 1,300 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 6,387 vs 23,500 kg, built 221 vs 182 units.

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
T-45 Goshawk NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas NAMC
First flight 16 April 1988 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1992 1965
Number produced 221 units 182 units
Average unit price $21 million $2.2 million
Wing area 17.7 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 32.0 m
Height 4.1 m 9.0 m
Length 12.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or NAMC YS-11?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 568 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or NAMC YS-11?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-45 Goshawk or NAMC YS-11?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 27 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or NAMC YS-11?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.