Comparison of Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet and NAA T-2 Buckeye

Attribute	NAA T-2 Buckeye ×	Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet ×
General
Manufacturer	North American Aviation NAA	Messerschmitt
Model	NAA T-2 Buckeye	Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet
Country	United States	Germany
Manufactured from (year)	1959	1944
Manufactured to (year)	2007	1945
Type	Military Trainers	Fighter Jets
Icao	T2	ME163
Performance
Engine	2x 2 × General Electric J85-GE-4 turbojets	1x Hellmuth Walter Kommanditgesellschaft HWK 109-509A-2 Rocket motor other
Power, lbf (lbf)	2,950	3,800
Max cruise speed (km/h)	833	959
Approach speed (km/h)	-	287
Travel range (km)	1,722	81
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.978	-
Service ceiling (m)	13,777	12,101
Rate of climb (m/sec)	31.5	81.28
Take off distance (m)	400	-
Landing distance (m)	520	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	5,978	4,300
Max payload (kg)	300	-
Fuel tank capacity (l)	2,616	1,931
Dimensions
Seats	2	1
Exterior length (m)	11.8	5.98
Tail height (m)	4.5	2.75
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.2	1
Wing span (m)	11.6	9.33
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets