T-2 Buckeye vs T-45 Goshawk

Overview

The T-2 Buckeye and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by North American and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively.

Top speed is 838 km/h for the T-2 Buckeye vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-2 Buckeye has an operational range of 1,683 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-2 Buckeye operates at altitudes up to 13,533 m compared to 12,954 m for the T-45 Goshawk.

The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in 529 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $1M for the T-2 Buckeye vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-2 Buckeye first flew 30 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1958 vs 1988).

American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy.
North American T-2 Buckeye Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
McDonnell Douglas/BAe T-45 Goshawk Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 11.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 838 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,683 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,533 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,652 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 669 kgf β—‰
Wing area 17.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.4 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1038 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,954 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,460 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.