T-38 Talon vs T-7 Red Hawk
| American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions. | |
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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 | $-- million |
| American advanced trainer jet, designed in the 21st century, with no current deployments or operational history. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing-Saab |
| First flight | 20 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,216 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1300 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,990 kgf â—‰ |