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T-2 Buckeye vs T-38 Talon

T-2 Buckeye vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 838 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,683 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 5,670 kg, built 529 vs 1,189 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Northrop
First flight 31 January 1958 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1959 1961
Number produced 529 units 1189 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 7.7 m
Height 4.5 m 3.9 m
Length 11.0 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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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.