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T-33 Shooting Star vs Yak-152

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Specifications
T-33 Shooting Star Yak-152
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Yakovlev
First flight 22 March 1948 29 September 2016
Year introduced 1948 --
Number produced 6557 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 8.8 m
Height 3.6 m 2.5 m
Length 11.5 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 2,052 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg 1,490 kg
Empty weight 3,794 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf 1 x 370 kW
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Overview

The T-33 Shooting Star and the Yak-152 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 970 km/h for the T-33 Shooting Star vs 500 km/h for the Yak-152. The T-33 Shooting Star has an operational range of 2,052 km vs 1,500 km for the Yak-152. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-152. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 4.6x the Yak-152's 1,490 kg.

The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in 6,557 units vs 4 for the Yak-152. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 68 years before the Yak-152 (1948 vs 2016).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-152?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Yak-152's 500 km/h, a difference of 470 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-152?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Yak-152's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-152?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Yak-152's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-152?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Yak-152's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-152?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Yak-152's 7.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-33 Shooting Star or Yak-152?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 4 units of the Yak-152.