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T-38 Talon vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
T-38 Talon T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop KAI
First flight 10 March 1959 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1961 2005
Number produced 1189 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.2 m
Height 3.9 m 4.8 m
Length 14.1 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 608 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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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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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.