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T-2 Buckeye vs Tecnam P2002

T-2 Buckeye vs Tecnam P2002 at a glance — top speed 838 vs 250 km/h, range 1,683 vs 1,092 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 598 kg.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye Tecnam P2002
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Tecnam
First flight 31 January 1958 --
Year introduced 1959 2002
Number produced 529 units N/A
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 11.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 8.6 m
Height 4.5 m 2.4 m
Length 11.0 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 1,092 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 3,995 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 598 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 74 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or Tecnam P2002?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 588 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or Tecnam P2002?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Tecnam P2002's 1,092 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or Tecnam P2002?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or Tecnam P2002?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or Tecnam P2002?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or Tecnam P2002?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 43 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.