T-38 Talon vs T-50 Golden Eagle
Overview
The T-38 Talon and the T-50 Golden Eagle are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and KAI respectively.
Top speed is 1,381 km/h for the T-38 Talon vs 1,840 km/h for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-38 Talon has an operational range of 1,835 km vs 1,851 km for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-50 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,240 m for the T-38 Talon. At 13,472 kg MTOW, the T-50 Golden Eagle is 2.4x the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
The T-38 Talon has been produced in 1,189 units vs 200 for the T-50 Golden Eagle. The T-38 Talon first flew 43 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle (1959 vs 2002).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 10 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1189 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 20 August 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,835 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 608 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1840 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,472 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,441 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,409 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,381 km/h, a difference of 459 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the T-38 Talon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 44 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.