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S330 / S333 vs T-2 Buckeye

S330 / S333 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 194 vs 838 km/h, range 590 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 5,931 kg.

Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
S330 / S333 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Schweizer North American
First flight 14 June 1988 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1992 1959
Number produced N/A 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 55.2 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.6 m
Height 3.4 m 4.5 m
Length 9.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 590 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 549 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S330 / S333 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 644 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S330 / S333 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the S330 / S333 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the S330 / S333 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the S330 / S333 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the S330 / S333 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 33 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.