CM 170 Magister vs T-33 Shooting Star

Overview

The CM 170 Magister and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fouga and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 715 km/h for the CM 170 Magister vs 970 km/h for the T-33 Shooting Star. The CM 170 Magister 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 9,144 m for the CM 170 Magister.

The CM 170 Magister has been produced in 929 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 4 years before the CM 170 Magister (1948 vs 1952).

French jet trainer, predominantly used during the Cold War, notable for its operational deployment by various air forces worldwide.
Fouga CM 170 Magister Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fouga
First flight 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 929 units
Average unit price $800K
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 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.9 m β—‰
Length 10.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 715 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 220 kgf 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 CM 170 Magister or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CM 170 Magister or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CM 170 Magister 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 CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CM 170 Magister or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the CM 170 Magister or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CM 170 Magister or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 8 years before the CM 170 Magister which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM 170 Magister or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.