F-28 vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The F-28 and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Lockheed respectively.
The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h — 5.4x the F-28's 180 km/h. The F-28 has an operational range of 446 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 3,658 m for the F-28. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 5.8x the F-28's 1,179 kg.
The F-28 has been produced in 32 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 12 years before the F-28 (1948 vs 1960).
| American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 12 November 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,658 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,179 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 712 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 168 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 F-28 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 790 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-28 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-28 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 F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-28 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the F-28 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-28 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 17 years before the F-28 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-28 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.