AW169 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Overview

The AW169 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Lockheed respectively.

The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 3.2x the AW169's 306 km/h. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 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 5,000 m for the AW169.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 64 years before the AW169 (1948 vs 2012).

Italian multi-purpose helicopter, notably deployed for emergency medical services, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations since the 2010s.
AgustaWestland AW169 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 10 May 2012
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 130 units
Average unit price $9 million
American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide.
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Training profile drawing
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 -- m²
Wingspan 12.1 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 14.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 306 km/h â—‰
Operational range 820 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,850 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 375 kW â—‰
Wing area 21.8 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m â—‰
Height 3.6 m â—‰
Length 11.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,052 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,794 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 664 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 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 AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the AW169's 4,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 67 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.