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T-23 Uirapuru vs T-2 Buckeye

T-23 Uirapuru vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 225 vs 838 km/h, range 800 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 840 vs 5,931 kg, built 155 vs 529 units.

Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
T-23 Uirapuru T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec North American
First flight 2 June 1965 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1968 1959
Number produced 155 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 13.5 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 11.6 m
Height 2.7 m 4.5 m
Length 6.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 225 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 540 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 613 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 9 years before the T-23 Uirapuru which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.