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T-25 Universal vs T-2 Buckeye

T-25 Universal vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 300 vs 838 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 5,931 kg, built 189 vs 529 units.

Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
T-25 Universal T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Neiva North American
First flight 29 April 1966 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1971 1959
Number produced 189 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 17.2 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.6 m
Height 3.0 m 4.5 m
Length 8.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,150 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-25 Universal or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 538 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-25 Universal or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-25 Universal or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the T-25 Universal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-25 Universal or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the T-25 Universal or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-25 Universal's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-25 Universal or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 12 years before the T-25 Universal which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-25 Universal or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.