CAP 232 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The CAP 232 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 — 2.9x the CAP 232's 330 km/h. The CAP 232 has an operational range of 360 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 8.3x the CAP 232's 820 kg.
| French single-seat competition aerobatic aircraft, developed in the mid-1980s, utilized by military and civilian aerobatic teams. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mudry |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 9.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 330 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 360 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 820 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 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 CAP 232 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the CAP 232's 330 km/h, a difference of 640 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CAP 232 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the CAP 232's 360 km.
Which can fly higher, the CAP 232 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 232's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CAP 232 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the CAP 232's 820 kg.
Which is larger, the CAP 232 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the CAP 232's 6.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CAP 232 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 38 years before the CAP 232 which entered service in 1986.