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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-2 Buckeye

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 838 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,931 kg, built 200 vs 529 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki North American
First flight 29 July 1985 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1988 1959
Number produced 200 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.6 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 13.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-2 Buckeye?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-2 Buckeye?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 13,533 meters (44,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-2 Buckeye?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-2 Buckeye?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 29 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.