Northrop T-38 Talon vs. Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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Northrop T-38 Talon |
versus |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
14.1 m |
46 ft 4 in |
length |
6.76 m |
22 ft 2 in |
3.9 m |
12 ft 10 in |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
7.7 m |
25 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
10.74 m |
35 ft 3 in |
Two General Electric J85-GE-5A turbojet engines |
engines |
1 x Lycoming O-320 series engine |
2,050 pounds dry thrust; 2,900 with afterburners |
thrust per engine |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
4,100 pounds dry thrust; 5,800 with afterburners |
total thrust |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
12,093 lb |
5,485 kg |
MTOW |
793 kg |
1,749 lb |
1,759 km |
950 nm |
range |
470 km |
254 nm |
745 kts |
1,380 km/h |
cruise speed |
140 km/h |
87 mph |
Two (student and instructor) |
capacity |
1-2 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.