North American Aviation T-2 Buckeye

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Aircraft

T-2 Buckeye T-2B

U.S. Navy Training, grey with \'NAVY\' and star insignia, tail code B

202

Registration

Airline

United States Navy

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Full profile view is nicely captured, but cones in foreground and flat sky slightly distract from this classic Navy trainer.

Location

FBO

Fort Smith Regional Airport · FSM/KFSM

35.3362, -94.3607

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Primary jet trainer for the U.S. Navy from the late 1950s to 2008.

Fleet Rarity

Now rare, retired from active military service, only a few preserved or in civilian hands.

Record Flights

No known record flights, used for jet training and carrier qualification.

Safety & Events

No major international incidents, but frequently featured at airshows and U.S. Navy history displays.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a historical aircraft, most examples are museum pieces or appear at airshows.

Specifications

2 × General Electric J85-GE-4 turbojets

Engine

11.6 m

Wingspan

11.0 m

Length

2,050 km

Range

620 km/h

Speed

2 seats (tandem instructor and student configuration)

Capacity

5,080 kg

MTOW

4.1 m

Height

2 × 12.7 kN (2,850 lbf)

Thrust

Not available (pre-ICAO noise standard era)

Noise