McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk vs. Northrop T-38 Talon
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McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
versus |
Northrop T-38 Talon |
12.19 m |
40 ft 0 in |
length |
14.1 m |
46 ft 4 in |
4.57 m |
15 ft |
height |
3.9 m |
12 ft 10 in |
8.08 m |
26 ft 6 in |
wingspan |
7.7 m |
25 ft 3 in |
1x Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6A Jet |
engines |
Two General Electric J85-GE-5A turbojet engines |
8,500 pound-force |
thrust per engine |
2,050 pounds dry thrust; 2,900 with afterburners |
8,500 pound-force |
total thrust |
4,100 pounds dry thrust; 5,800 with afterburners |
11,113 kg |
24,500 lb |
MTOW |
12,093 lb |
5,485 kg |
3,222 km |
1,739 nm |
range |
1,759 km |
950 nm |
586 kts |
364 mph |
cruise speed |
745 kts |
1,380 km/h |
Up to 9,155 pounds of weapons on 5 hardpoints |
capacity |
Two (student and instructor) |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.