T-45 Goshawk vs T-50 Golden Eagle
British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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Origin country | π¬π§ United Kingdom πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
First flight | 16 April 1988 |
Year of introduction | 1992 |
Number produced | 221 units |
Average unit price | $21 million |
South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines. | |
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Origin country | π°π· 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 | 17.7 mΒ² |
Wingspan | 9.4 m β |
Height | 4.1 m β |
Length | 12.0 m β |
Maximum speed | 1038 km/h |
Operational range | 1,850 km |
Service ceiling | 12,954 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg β |
Empty weight | 4,460 kg β |
Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf β |