The Buckeye was developed for the US Navy as a basic jet trainer which could take the student from ab initio training through to carrier landings. The prototype made its first flight in 1958 and the initial production T-2A (217 built) powered by a single 3400lb.s.t.(15.4kN) Westinghouse entered service in 1959. The twin engined T-2B was followed by the T-2C (273 built) which was powered by 2x 2950lb.s.t.(13.1kN) General Electrics. The air forces of Venezuela and Greece operated 12 T-2D’s and 30 T-2E’s respectively. A small number of T-2B and C’s are now operated in civil markings in the United States.

N27WS                c/n 115 5235                     USA

2 seat military trainer first flown in 1962

Engines: 2x 3000lb.s.t.(13.35kN) P&W J60-P-6                                                                            Length: 38’3.5"(11.67m)                                                                                   Height: 14’9.5"(4.51m)Wingspan: 38’1.5"(11.62m)                                                                                             No.built: 97 Range: 960miles(1544km)                                                             Cruising speed: 450mph(724kmh) Empty weight: 8115lb(3680kg)                                           Maximum take-off weight: 13,179lb(5977kg)