T-33 Shooting Star vs Yak-130 Mitten

Overview

The T-33 Shooting Star and the Yak-130 Mitten are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 970 km/h for the T-33 Shooting Star vs 1,050 km/h for the Yak-130 Mitten. The T-33 Shooting Star has an operational range of 2,052 km vs 2,100 km for the Yak-130 Mitten. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,500 m for the Yak-130 Mitten.

The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in 6,557 units vs 186 for the Yak-130 Mitten. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 48 years before the Yak-130 Mitten (1948 vs 1996).

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 --
Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 26 May 1996
Year introduced 2010
Number produced 186 units
Average unit price $18 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 23.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.8 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 11.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1050 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,100 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,290 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,600 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,250 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 970 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 2,052 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
Which is larger, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 62 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-130 Mitten?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.