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T-2 Buckeye vs T-67 Firefly

T-2 Buckeye vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 838 vs 282 km/h, range 1,683 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 1,157 kg, built 529 vs 250 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Slingsby
First flight 31 January 1958 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1959 1974
Number produced 529 units 250 units
Average unit price $1 million $500K
Wing area 24.0 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.7 m
Height 4.5 m 2.4 m
Length 11.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 753 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or T-67 Firefly?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 556 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or T-67 Firefly?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or T-67 Firefly?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or T-67 Firefly?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or T-67 Firefly?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-2 Buckeye or T-67 Firefly?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or T-67 Firefly?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 15 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or T-67 Firefly?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.