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CM 170 Magister vs T-2 Buckeye

CM 170 Magister vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 715 vs 838 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 5,931 kg, built 929 vs 529 units.

Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 MagisterFull specs
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 BuckeyeFull specs
Specifications
CM 170 Magister T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga North American
First flight 23 July 1952 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1956 1959
Number produced 929 units 529 units
Average unit price $800K $1 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.6 m
Height 2.9 m 4.5 m
Length 10.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 715 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,540 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 2 x 440 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM 170 Magister or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CM 170 Magister or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the CM 170 Magister at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or T-2 Buckeye?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the T-2 Buckeye which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or T-2 Buckeye?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.