T-37 Tweet vs CM 170 Magister

American jet trainer, notable for its Cold War-era inception, extensively used for pilot training and counter-insurgency role.
Picture of T-37 Tweet
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 12 October 1954
Year of introduction 1957
Number produced 1269 units
Average unit price $-- million
French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Picture of CM 170 Magister
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year of introduction 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 million
Wing area 17.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.1 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 684 km/h β—‰
Operational range None km
Service ceiling 11,948 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,980 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,840 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 465 kgf β—‰
Wing area 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.9 m β—‰
Length 10.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 639 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of CM 170 Magister

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of T-37 Tweet by US Air Force.