CAP 10 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Overview

The CAP 10 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Mudry and Lockheed respectively.

The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h β€” 3.6x the CAP 10's 270 km/h. The CAP 10 has an operational range of 1,200 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 CAP 10. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 9.0x the CAP 10's 760 kg.

The CAP 10 has been produced in 300 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 20 years before the CAP 10 (1948 vs 1968).

French two-seat aerobatic training aircraft, developed in the late 1960s and widely used for civilian and military flight training.
Mudry CAP 10 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry
First flight 1 August 1968
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price --
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 10.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 2.6 m β—‰
Length 7.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 760 kg β—‰
Empty weight 540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW β—‰
Wing area 21.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 3.6 m β—‰
Length 11.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,052 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,794 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CAP 10 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the CAP 10's 270 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CAP 10 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the CAP 10's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CAP 10 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 CAP 10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the CAP 10 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the CAP 10's 760 kg.
Which is larger, the CAP 10 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the CAP 10's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CAP 10 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 22 years before the CAP 10 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CAP 10 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 300 units of the CAP 10.