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T-50 Golden Eagle vs NAMC YS-11

T-50 Golden Eagle vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 470 km/h, range 1,851 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 13,472 vs 23,500 kg, built 200 vs 182 units.

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
T-50 Golden Eagle NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI NAMC
First flight 20 August 2002 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2005 1965
Number produced 200 units 182 units
Average unit price $25 million $2.2 million
Wing area 23.7 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 32.0 m
Height 4.8 m 9.0 m
Length 13.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 6,441 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-50 Golden Eagle or NAMC YS-11?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 1,370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-50 Golden Eagle or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-50 Golden Eagle or NAMC YS-11?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-50 Golden Eagle or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13,472 kg.
Which is larger, the T-50 Golden Eagle or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-50 Golden Eagle or NAMC YS-11?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the T-50 Golden Eagle or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 40 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 NAMC YS-11?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.