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Fuji T-3 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Fuji T-3 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 377 vs 970 km/h, range 1,038 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 1,510 vs 6,832 kg, built 50 vs 6,557 units.

Fuji T-3 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-3
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
Fuji T-3 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Lockheed
First flight 26 September 1974 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1978 1948
Number produced 50 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.8 m
Height 3.0 m 3.6 m
Length 8.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 377 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,038 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 8,169 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 1,120 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-3 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Fuji T-3's 377 km/h, a difference of 593 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-3 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,038 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-3 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 Fuji T-3's 8,169 meters (26,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-3 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,510 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-3 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Fuji T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-3 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 30 years before the Fuji T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-3 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 50 units of the Fuji T-3.