T-4 vs T-50 Golden Eagle
Japanese training jet from the late 20th century, primarily used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force for pilot instruction. | |
Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
First flight | 29 July 1985 |
Year of introduction | 1988 |
Number produced | 200 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines. | |
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Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | KAI |
First flight | 20 August 2002 |
Year of introduction | 2005 |
Number produced | 200 units |
Average unit price | $43 million |
Wing area | 21.0 m² |
Wingspan | 9.9 m â—‰ |
Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 3,790 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,597 kgf â—‰ |