EMB 312 Tucano vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The EMB 312 Tucano and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 2.2x the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 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 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 2.2x the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 32 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1948 vs 1980).
| Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 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 | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 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 EMB 312 Tucano or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 1,916 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano 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 EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 35 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.