T-2 Buckeye vs T-45 Goshawk
| 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 |
| British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 16 April 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | 221 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 17.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1038 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,954 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,387 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,460 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,507 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-2 Buckeye or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 33 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.