GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

T-2 Buckeye vs T-39 Sabreliner

T-2 Buckeye vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 838 vs 885 km/h, range 1,683 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 8,056 kg, built 529 vs 200 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American North American
First flight 31 January 1958 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1959 1962
Number produced 529 units 200 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 13.6 m
Height 4.5 m 4.9 m
Length 11.0 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
T-2 Buckeye vs Beechcraft Bonanza T-2 Buckeye vs Beechcraft Baron T-2 Buckeye vs T-33 Shooting Star T-2 Buckeye vs Robinson R22 T-2 Buckeye vs Yak-11 Moose T-2 Buckeye vs L-29 Delfin

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.