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T-2 Buckeye vs TS-11 Iskra

T-2 Buckeye vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 838 vs 720 km/h, range 1,683 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 3,840 kg, built 529 vs 424 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American PZL Mielec
First flight 31 January 1958 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1959 1964
Number produced 529 units 424 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.1 m
Height 4.5 m 3.5 m
Length 11.0 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 5 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.