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 | -- |
| 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 | 2028 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $22 million |
| Wing area | 16.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,835 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 608 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,990 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,300 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-38 Talon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 67 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.