Northrop T-38 Talon vs. Aero Commander 500S
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Northrop T-38 Talon |
versus |
Aero Commander 500S |
14.1 m |
46 ft 4 in |
length |
10.46 m |
34 ft 4 in |
3.9 m |
12 ft 10 in |
height |
3.63 m |
11 ft 11 in |
7.7 m |
25 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
13.52 m |
44 ft 4 in |
Two General Electric J85-GE-5A turbojet engines |
engines |
2 x Lycoming IO-540 |
2,050 pounds dry thrust; 2,900 with afterburners |
thrust per engine |
380 lbs |
4,100 pounds dry thrust; 5,800 with afterburners |
total thrust |
760 lbs |
12,093 lb |
5,485 kg |
MTOW |
11,500 lb |
5,216 kg |
1,759 km |
950 nm |
range |
1,350 nm |
2,500 km |
745 kts |
1,380 km/h |
cruise speed |
230 kts |
143 mph |
Two (student and instructor) |
capacity |
Up to 4 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.