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SAAB 105 vs T-33 Shooting Star

SAAB 105 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 970 vs 970 km/h, range 2,300 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 6,832 kg, built 192 vs 6,557 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
SAAB 105 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Lockheed
First flight 29 June 1963 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1967 1948
Number produced 192 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.8 m
Height 2.7 m 3.6 m
Length 10.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or T-33 Shooting Star?
Both the SAAB 105 and T-33 Shooting Star have a maximum speed of 970 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 2,052 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 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 SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 19 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.