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T-33 Shooting Star vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-33 Shooting Star vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 970 vs 356 km/h, range 2,052 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 6,832 vs 1,250 kg, built 6,557 vs 19 units.

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-33 Shooting Star TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Socata
First flight 22 March 1948 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1948 1984
Number produced 6557 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 21.8 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 7.9 m
Height 3.6 m 2.7 m
Length 11.5 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 2,052 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,794 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-33 Shooting Star or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 614 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-33 Shooting Star or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-33 Shooting Star or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-33 Shooting Star or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-33 Shooting Star or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-33 Shooting Star or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 36 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-33 Shooting Star or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.