| Attribute | North American T-28 Trojan × | Short 312 Tucano × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | North American Aviation NAA | Short Brothers |
| Model | North American T-28 Trojan | Short 312 Tucano |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1950 | 1986 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1957 | 1995 |
| Type | Military Trainers | Military Trainers |
| Icao | T28 | S312 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Wright R-1820-86 Cyclone | 1x Garrett TPE331-12B |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,425 | 1,100 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 556 | 507 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 115 | 80 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,704 | 1,665 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,820 | 10,363 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 17.98 | 17.83 |
| Take off distance (m) | 400 | 524 |
| Landing distance (m) | 400 | 573 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 3,856 | 3,275 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 3,542 | 2,755 |
| Max payload (kg) | 600 | 1,258 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 674 | 723 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 10.4 | 9.86 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.86 | 3.4 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.6 | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 12.3 | 11.28 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |