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Jet Provost vs T-33 Shooting Star

Jet Provost vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 707 vs 970 km/h, range 1,445 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 6,832 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
Jet Provost T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Lockheed
First flight 26 June 1954 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1955 1948
Number produced N/A 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.8 m
Height 3.1 m 3.6 m
Length 10.4 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost 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 Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 7 years before the Jet Provost which entered service in 1955.