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T-33 Shooting Star vs T-6 Texan II

T-33 Shooting Star vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 970 vs 585 km/h, range 2,052 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 6,832 vs 2,858 kg, built 6,557 vs 850 units.

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-33 Shooting Star T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Beechcraft
First flight 22 March 1948 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1948 2001
Number produced 6557 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 21.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.3 m
Length 11.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 2,052 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 3,794 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 385 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 53 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-33 Shooting Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.