T-34 Mentor vs T-67 Firefly

T-34 Mentor

American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.

Origin country	🇺🇸 United States
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	Beechcraft
First flight	2 December 1948
Year introduced	1953
Number produced	2300 units
Average unit price	$-- million

British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.

Origin country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	Slingsby
First flight	12 March 1974
Year introduced	1974
Number produced	250 units
Average unit price	$0.5 million

Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.

Which is faster, the T-34 Mentor or T-67 Firefly?

The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 0 km/h, a difference of 282 km/h.

Which has longer range, the T-34 Mentor or T-67 Firefly?

The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.

Which can fly higher, the T-34 Mentor or T-67 Firefly?

The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).

Which is heavier, the T-34 Mentor or T-67 Firefly?

The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.

Which is larger, the T-34 Mentor or T-67 Firefly?

The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.

Which entered service first, the T-34 Mentor or T-67 Firefly?

The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 21 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-34 Mentor or T-67 Firefly?

The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.