| Attribute | Beechcraft T-34 Mentor × | Beechcraft Staggerwing C-17 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hawker Beechcraft | Hawker Beechcraft |
| Model | Beechcraft T-34 Mentor | Beechcraft Staggerwing C-17 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1953 | 1933 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1990 | 1949 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | T34T | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25 turboprop | 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 - |
| Power, hp (hp) | 550 | 850 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 519 | 341 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 98 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 1,311 | 1,078 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 3.669 | 1.957 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,620 | 7,620 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.62 | 7.62 |
| Take off distance (m) | 250 | 186 |
| Landing distance (m) | 128 | 229 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,950 | 1,928 |
| Max payload (kg) | 590 | 617 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 538 | 549 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.75 | 8.18 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.92 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 10.16 | 9.75 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |