Comparison of North American T-2 Buckeye and Saab J-29 Tunnan [S]ave
| Attribute |  Saab J-29 Tunnan × |  North American T-2 Buckeye × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab Gripen | North American Aviation NAA |
| Model | Saab J-29 Tunnan | North American T-2 Buckeye |
| Country | Sweden | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1948 | 1958 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1956 | 1970 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Military Trainers |
| Icao | SB29 | T2 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 × Volvo Aero RM2B turbojet | 2x General Electric J85-GE-4 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 6,070 | 2,950 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,059 | 839 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,700 | 1,683 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.587 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 15,499 | 12,314 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 32.11 | 31.5 |
| Take off distance (m) | 790 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 650 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 8,375 | 5,978 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,500 | 300 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 3,149 | 2,616 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 10.13 | 11.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.75 | 4.5 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Wing span (m) | 11 | 11.6 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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