T-33 Shooting Star vs T-45 Goshawk

Overview

The T-33 Shooting Star and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and McDonnell Douglas/BAe respectively.

Top speed is 970 km/h for the T-33 Shooting Star vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-33 Shooting Star has an operational range of 2,052 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,954 m for the T-45 Goshawk.

The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in 6,557 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 40 years before the T-45 Goshawk (1948 vs 1988).

American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide.
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1948
Number produced 6557 units
Average unit price --
British-American trainer jet, integral to U.S. Navy pilot training, operational since the late 20th century.
McDonnell Douglas/BAe T-45 Goshawk Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas/BAe
First flight 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 221 units
Average unit price $21 million
Wing area 21.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 3.6 m β—‰
Length 11.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,052 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,794 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf β—‰
Wing area 17.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.4 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1038 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,954 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,460 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 970 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 44 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.