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T-50 Golden Eagle vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-50 Golden Eagle vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 356 km/h, range 1,851 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 13,472 vs 1,250 kg, built 200 vs 19 units.

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-50 Golden Eagle TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Socata
First flight 20 August 2002 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2005 1984
Number produced 200 units 19 units
Average unit price $25 million $1 million
Wing area 23.7 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 7.9 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 13.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 6,441 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 1,484 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 21 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.