T-28 Trojan vs T-33 Shooting Star
Overview
The T-28 Trojan and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Lockheed respectively.
Top speed is 552 km/h for the T-28 Trojan vs 970 km/h for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-28 Trojan has an operational range of 1,710 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 10,800 m for the T-28 Trojan.
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in 1,948 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 1 years before the T-28 Trojan (1948 vs 1949).
| American radial-engine military trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft, introduced in the 1950s, used extensively for pilot training and ground support missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 24 September 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 1948 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 22 March 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 6557 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 552 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,710 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,856 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,914 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,063 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,052 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,832 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,794 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,086 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 418 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 2 years before the T-28 Trojan which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 1,948 units of the T-28 Trojan.