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T-33 Shooting Star vs T-38 Talon

T-33 Shooting Star vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 970 vs 1,381 km/h, range 2,052 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 6,832 vs 5,670 kg, built 6,557 vs 1,189 units.

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
T-33 Shooting Star T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Northrop
First flight 22 March 1948 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1948 1961
Number produced 6557 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.8 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 7.7 m
Height 3.6 m 3.9 m
Length 11.5 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,052 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 3,794 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 970 km/h, a difference of 411 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-38 Talon?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-38 Talon?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-38 Talon?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 13 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-38 Talon?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.