T-2 Buckeye vs T-38 Talon
| American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 January 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 529 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| American supersonic jet trainer, active during the Cold War, deployed extensively for NASA astronaut training missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 10 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1189 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 838 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,683 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,533 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,931 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,652 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,338 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1381 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,835 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,266 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,216 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 543 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 13,533 meters (44,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or T-38 Talon?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or T-38 Talon?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.