CM 170 Magister vs T-37 Tweet

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 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $0.8 million
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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 1269 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 17.3 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m
Height 2.9 m
Length 10.2 m
Maximum speed 639 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf
3-view profile of CM 170 Magister
Wing area 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m
Height 2.8 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed 684 km/h
Operational range None km
Service ceiling 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,980 kg
Empty weight 1,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 465 kgf

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Photo of T-37 Tweet by US Air Force.