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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 970 km/h, range 1,668 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 6,832 kg, built 200 vs 6,557 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Lockheed
First flight 29 July 1985 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1988 1948
Number produced 200 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.8 m
Height 4.6 m 3.6 m
Length 13.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 970 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 40 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.