AT-500 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The AT-500 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 3.9x the AT-500's 248 km/h. The AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the AT-500.
The AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 38 years before the AT-500 (1948 vs 1986).
| Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 25 April 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 470 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 26.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 248 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,754 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,109 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,086 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-500 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 722 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-500 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-500 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-500 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the AT-500's 4,754 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-500 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AT-500 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 39 years before the AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-500 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 470 units of the AT-500.