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T-2 Buckeye vs T-28 Trojan

T-2 Buckeye vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 838 vs 552 km/h, range 1,683 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 3,856 kg, built 529 vs 1,948 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American North American
First flight 31 January 1958 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1959 1950
Number produced 529 units 1948 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 12.2 m
Height 4.5 m 3.9 m
Length 11.0 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or T-28 Trojan?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 286 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or T-28 Trojan?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or T-28 Trojan?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or T-28 Trojan?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the T-2 Buckeye which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.