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Fuji T-3 vs T-2 Buckeye

Fuji T-3 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 377 vs 838 km/h, range 1,038 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,510 vs 5,931 kg, built 50 vs 529 units.

Fuji T-3 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-3
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Fuji T-3 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji North American
First flight 26 September 1974 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1978 1959
Number produced 50 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 16.5 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.6 m
Height 3.0 m 4.5 m
Length 8.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 377 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,038 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 8,169 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,120 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-3 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Fuji T-3's 377 km/h, a difference of 461 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-3 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,038 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-3 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-3's 8,169 meters (26,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-3 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,510 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-3 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Fuji T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-3 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 19 years before the Fuji T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-3 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 50 units of the Fuji T-3.