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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | -- 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.