Comparison of Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet and North American T-2 Buckeye [S]ave
| Attribute |  North American T-2 Buckeye × |  Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | North American Aviation NAA | Messerschmitt |
| Model | North American T-2 Buckeye | Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1958 | 1944 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1970 | 1945 |
| Type | Military Trainers | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | T2 | ME163 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x General Electric J85-GE-4 | 1x Hellmuth Walter Kommanditgesellschaft HWK 109-509A-2 Rocket motor other |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 2,950 | 3,800 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 839 | 959 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 287 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,683 | 81 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,314 | 12,101 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 31.5 | 81.28 |
| 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 |
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