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Jet Provost vs T-2 Buckeye

Jet Provost vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 707 vs 838 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 5,931 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Jet Provost T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC North American
First flight 26 June 1954 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1955 1959
Number produced N/A 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.6 m
Height 3.1 m 4.5 m
Length 10.4 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or T-2 Buckeye?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 4 years before the T-2 Buckeye which entered service in 1959.