T-2A Buckeye norteamericano | |
|---|---|
| País | E.e.u.u |
| Primer vuelo | 31 de enero de 1958 |
| Papel | Aviones de entrenamiento |
| Construido | 529 |
el Buckeye T-2 norteamericano Fue el avión de entrenamiento intermedio de la Armada de los Estados Unidos, destinado a introducir a los aviones de reacción a los aviones de la Armada de los Estados Unidos y al Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos. Entró en servicio en 1959, y fue reemplazado por el McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk en 2008.
| North American T-2A Buckeye Caminar alrededor | |
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| Fotógrafo | Juan Heck |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 31 |
| North American T-2C Buckeye Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Cees Hendriks |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 80 |
| North American T-2 Buckeye Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Unknow |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 32 |
| North American T-2C ‘Buckeye’ Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Unknow |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 14 |
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The Foundation of Naval Aviation
el Northrop T-2 Buckeye was the U.S. Navy’s primary intermediate jet trainer for nearly five decades. Entering service in 1959, it was designed specifically to bridge the gap between initial propeller training and high-performance fleet jets like the F-4 Phantom or F-14 Tomcat. Known for its rugged “all-metal” durability and remarkably forgiving flight characteristics, the Buckeye was the first jet thousands of naval aviators used to perform their first Carrier Qualifications (CQ). Its wide, tricycle landing gear and low stall speed made it the perfect tool for the violent “controlled crash” of a carrier landing.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (T-2C) |
|---|---|
| Papel | Intermediate Jet Trainer |
| Equipo | 2 (Student and Instructor in tandem) |
| First Flight | January 31, 1958 (T2J-1) |
| Planta motriz | 2 × General Electric J85-GE-4 turbojets |
| Thrust | 2,950 lbf (13.1 kN) per engine |
| Velocidad máxima | 522 mph (840 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling | 40,400 feet (12,315 m) |
| Armamento | Usually unarmed; wing hardpoints for practice bombs/gun pods |
Design Engineering: Built for the “Boat”
- Straight-Wing Stability: Unlike the swept-wing fighters students would eventually fly, the Buckeye used an unswept wing. This provided excellent lift and stability at the low speeds required for approaching a carrier deck, ensuring the student didn’t “stall out” during the final seconds of a landing.
- Raised Instructor Seating: To give the instructor (sitting in the back) a clear view over the student’s head during landings, the rear cockpit was significantly elevated. This “stadium seating” became a standard feature in later trainers.
- Rugged Carrier Gear: The T-2 featured heavy-duty landing gear and a robust arresting hook designed to take the immense structural loads of catching a wire on a pitching deck thousands of times over its lifespan.
- Engine Evolution: The T-2 started as a single-engine jet (T-2A). However, the Navy preferred the safety of two engines for over-water operations. The T-2B and T-2C added a second engine, allowing the plane to fly home even if one failed.
A Half-Century Legacy
- “The Buckeye State”: The aircraft was named after the state of Ohio (the Buckeye State), as it was manufactured at North American Aviation’s plant in Columbus.
- Global Trainer: While primarily a U.S. Navy asset, the Buckeye was also exported to the Greek Air Force and the Venezuelan Air Force, where it was used for both training and light attack roles.
- NASA Chase Plane: Like the T-38, the Buckeye served NASA as a chase plane and a high-stability platform for testing various flight systems.
- End of an Era: The T-2 was officially retired from U.S. Navy service in 2008, replaced by the digital-cockpit **Boeing T-45 Goshawk**. However, its reputation for being “built like a tank” remains legendary among those who flew it.
Vistas: 4902
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