T-5 Brave Eagle vs YS-11

The T-5 Brave Eagle and the YS-11 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and NAMC respectively. The T-5 Brave Eagle reaches 1,030 km/h — 2.2x the YS-11's 470 km/h. The T-5 Brave Eagle has an operational range of 1,350 km vs 2,110 km for the YS-11. The T-5 Brave Eagle operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 6,980 m for the YS-11. The T-5 Brave Eagle has been produced in 17 units vs 182 for the YS-11. The YS-11 first flew 58 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle (1962 vs 2020).

Korean light combat aircraft, developed in the 21st century, designed primarily for basic flight training purposes.
KAI T-5 Brave Eagle Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 10 June 2020
Year introduced 2021
Number produced 17 units
Average unit price --
Japanese turboprop airliner from the 1960s, deployed primarily in short-haul flights, and regionally used by various countries.
NAMC YS-11 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer NAMC
First flight 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 182 units
Average unit price $2.2 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1030 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,350 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,418 kgf â—‰
Wing area 94.8 m²
Wingspan 32.0 m â—‰
Height 9.0 m â—‰
Length 26.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 470 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,110 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,980 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,500 kg
Empty weight 14,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,130 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-5 Brave Eagle or YS-11?
The T-5 Brave Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,030 km/h compared to the YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-5 Brave Eagle or YS-11?
The YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-5 Brave Eagle or YS-11?
The T-5 Brave Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-5 Brave Eagle or YS-11?
The YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the T-5 Brave Eagle or YS-11?
The YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the T-5 Brave Eagle's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-5 Brave Eagle or YS-11?
The YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 56 years before the T-5 Brave Eagle which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-5 Brave Eagle or YS-11?
The YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 17 units of the T-5 Brave Eagle.