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T-28 Trojan vs T-33 Shooting Star

T-28 Trojan vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 552 vs 970 km/h, range 1,710 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 6,832 kg, built 1,948 vs 6,557 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
T-28 Trojan T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Lockheed
First flight 24 September 1949 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1950 1948
Number produced 1948 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 11.8 m
Height 3.9 m 3.6 m
Length 10.1 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 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.