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Aermacchi S-211 vs T-2 Buckeye

Aermacchi S-211 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 667 vs 838 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 2,750 vs 5,931 kg, built 60 vs 529 units.

Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Aermacchi S-211 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi North American
First flight 10 April 1981 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1984 1959
Number produced 60 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.6 m
Height 3.8 m 4.5 m
Length 9.3 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 667 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,850 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 25 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.