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CL-41 Tutor vs T-33 Shooting Star

CL-41 Tutor vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 782 vs 970 km/h, range 1,519 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 4,990 vs 6,832 kg, built 212 vs 6,557 units.

Canadair CL-41 Tutor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-41 Tutor
Specifications
CL-41 Tutor T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Lockheed
First flight 13 January 1960 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1963 1948
Number produced 212 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.0 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.8 m
Height 2.9 m 3.6 m
Length 10.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 782 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,519 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 13,564 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,195 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-41 Tutor or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 782 km/h, a difference of 188 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-41 Tutor or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-41 Tutor 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 CL-41 Tutor's 13,564 meters (44,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-41 Tutor or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 4,990 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-41 Tutor or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-41 Tutor or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 15 years before the CL-41 Tutor which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-41 Tutor or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.