T-2 Buckeye vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The T-2 Buckeye and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 838 km/h for the T-2 Buckeye vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The T-2 Buckeye has an operational range of 1,683 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The T-2 Buckeye operates at altitudes up to 13,533 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 5,931 kg MTOW, the T-2 Buckeye is 2.4x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.

The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in 529 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $1M for the T-2 Buckeye vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 13 years before the T-2 Buckeye (1945 vs 1958).

T-2 Buckeye

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 🇺🇸 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
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Yak-11 Moose

Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
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T-2 Buckeye

Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m ◉
Height 4.5 m ◉
Length 11.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 838 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,683 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,533 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg ◉
Empty weight 3,652 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 669 kgf ◉

Yak-11 Moose

Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m ◉
Height 3.3 m ◉
Length 8.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 465 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,280 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,100 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,900 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 373 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-2 Buckeye or Yak-11 Moose?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 13 years before the T-2 Buckeye which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.

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