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T-2 Buckeye vs NAMC YS-11

T-2 Buckeye vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 838 vs 470 km/h, range 1,683 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 23,500 kg, built 529 vs 182 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American NAMC
First flight 31 January 1958 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1959 1965
Number produced 529 units 182 units
Average unit price $1 million $2.2 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 32.0 m
Height 4.5 m 9.0 m
Length 11.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or NAMC YS-11?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 368 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or NAMC YS-11?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-2 Buckeye or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or NAMC YS-11?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 6 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or NAMC YS-11?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.