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Rockwell T-2 Buckeye

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A total of 231 T-2C were built for the US Navy Air Training Command were its forms the backbone of the training machine, and it used to carrier qualify strike and fighter pilots as well as tactical training, low level formations and gunnery. T-2C Buckeye jet trainer aircraft was produced for the US Navy by North American Aviation [purchased by Rockwell, which was purchased by Boeing] at Columbus.

 

 

TECHNICAL DATA

Description Specifications
Manufacturer: Rockwell Length: 38 ft. 3.5 in.
First Flight:  Height: 14 ft. 9.5 in.
Model: C Wing Span: 38 ft. 1.5 in.
Crew: Two Wing Area: 
Nickname: Buckeye  Empty Weight: 8,115 lb.
Basic Role: Trainer Max. Weight: 13,179 lb.
Other Versions:  T-2B, T-2Ds,T-2Es DT-2B/Cs Armament: Two 320-pound (145 kilograms) capacity underwing store stations, 50-caliber gun package, Bomb racks, Rocket packs, Tow target containers, Fire control package (baggage compartment),  An armament accessory kit was available that provided six store stations
Principal User: Greece, USA, Venezuela

Propulsion

Performance

Power Plant:  J85-GE-4 engines
Range: 1,047 miles. Horsepower: 2,950 lb. trust.
Max. Speed: 522 mph. No. Of Engines: Two ; each rated at
Ceiling: 40,415 ft.  
Climb Rate:   

 

 

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