Northrop T-38 Talon vs. Rutan VariEze
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Northrop T-38 Talon |
versus |
Rutan VariEze |
14.1 m |
46 ft 4 in |
length |
5.46 m |
17 ft 11 in |
3.9 m |
12 ft 10 in |
height |
1.8 m |
5 ft 11 in |
7.7 m |
25 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
6.86 m |
22 ft 6 in |
Two General Electric J85-GE-5A turbojet engines |
engines |
1 x Continental O-200 |
2,050 pounds dry thrust; 2,900 with afterburners |
thrust per engine |
115 lbs |
4,100 pounds dry thrust; 5,800 with afterburners |
total thrust |
115 lbs |
12,093 lb |
5,485 kg |
MTOW |
1,250 lb |
567 kg |
1,759 km |
950 nm |
range |
850 nm |
1,574 km |
745 kts |
1,380 km/h |
cruise speed |
160 kts |
99 mph |
Two (student and instructor) |
capacity |
2 |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.