Comparison of Messerschmitt Me 262 and North American T-2 Buckeye [S]ave
| Attribute |  North American T-2 Buckeye × |  Messerschmitt Me 262 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | North American Aviation NAA | Messerschmitt |
| Model | North American T-2 Buckeye | Messerschmitt Me 262 |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1958 | 1944 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1970 | 1945 |
| Type | Military Trainers | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | T2 | ME262 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x General Electric J85-GE-4 | 2x Junkers Jumo 004B-1 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 2,950 | 1,980 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 839 | 907 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 170 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,683 | 1,056 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,314 | 11,460 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 31.5 | 20 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 1,005 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 5,978 | 7,045 |
| Max payload (kg) | 300 | 1,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,616 | 2,404 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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