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Fuji T-5 vs T-2 Buckeye

Fuji T-5 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 357 vs 838 km/h, range 945 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 5,931 kg, built 40 vs 529 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Fuji T-5 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji North American
First flight 28 June 1984 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1988 1959
Number produced 40 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 16.5 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.6 m
Height 2.9 m 4.5 m
Length 8.4 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 945 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Fuji T-5's 357 km/h, a difference of 481 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Fuji T-5's 945 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Fuji T-5's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Fuji T-5's 1,805 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Fuji T-5's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 29 years before the Fuji T-5 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-5 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.