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T-2 Buckeye vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-2 Buckeye vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 838 vs 356 km/h, range 1,683 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 1,250 kg, built 529 vs 19 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Socata
First flight 31 January 1958 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1959 1984
Number produced 529 units 19 units
Average unit price $1 million $1 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 7.9 m
Height 4.5 m 2.7 m
Length 11.0 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 482 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-2 Buckeye or TB-30 Epsilon?
Both the T-2 Buckeye and TB-30 Epsilon cost approximately $1.0 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 25 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.