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Hürkus vs T-2 Buckeye

Hürkus vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 574 vs 838 km/h, range 1,478 vs 1,683 km, built 18 vs 529 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Hürkus T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI North American
First flight 29 August 2013 31 January 1958
Year introduced 2016 1959
Number produced 18 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area -- m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.6 m
Height 3.7 m 4.5 m
Length 11.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 264 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Hürkus's 1,478 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or T-2 Buckeye?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 57 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.