1968 North American T-2 BUCKEYE
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
PRICE SLASHED! Late Navy Jet Trainer with Dual Cockpits and Full Dual Controls. Excellent Aircraft that Trained Thousands of Military Pilots! Mid-Time Engines, July ‘25 Annual Inspection. Easy to Support! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a very fun and easy to fly twin engine jet Warbird. The aircraft completed an extensive refurbishment and restoration by Victoria Air Maintenance in Canada in 2003. Work included- aircraft disassembled, stripped, inspected for corrosion, NDT of major structural attachments, landing gear overhauled, removal of military avionics and unneeded military systems.
Engine
P&W J60-P-6 (JT-12) Each rated at 2,950 lbs. max. thrust (standard day at sea level) LH: 430 Hrs TSO by Sabreliner for US military contract RH: 430 Hrs TSO by Sabreliner for US military contract
Exterior
Painted to U.S. Navy training colors- Excellent condition
Inspection
Condition inspection completed in accordance with FAA approved program July 2025 IFR Certifications completed July 2025 Current hydrostatic inspection on all bottles New batteries 2025 Duplicate controls and instruments each cockpit MILITARY BACKGROUND The T-2B Buckeye jet trainer aircraft was produced for the U.S. Navy by North American Aviation at Columbus. T-2B trainers were used by the Naval Air Training Command to conduct basic jet flight training for future Navy and Marine Corps aviators. The trainer established an outstanding record of safety and reliability while providing training for more than 11,000 students to pilot 18 different models of Navy jet aircraft. Buckeyes also were produced by Venezuela (T-21) and Greece (T-2E). The two-place high performance Buckeye was used for a wide variety of pilot training, from the student’s first jet flight to fully qualified flight. The aircraft was used for teaching a wide range of skills, including high-altitude, high-speed formation and aerobatic flights; basic and radio instruments; night and day navigation; and gunnery, bombing, and carrier operations. Aircraft Located at Waukegan Airport IL. Contact Courtesy Aircraft for a Showing! SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. ALL AIRCRAFT ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE OR WITHDRAWAL FROM THE MARKET AT ANYTIME.
Modifications / STCs
• LANDING GEAR:
• Tricycle; hydraulic retracted; conventional air/oil shock strut
• MAINTAINABILITY:
• Work stands not required for servicing or maintenance
• Single point or over wing fueling capable
• Large quick-open access doors for equipment, accessories, and engines
• System components grouped together in spacious compartments.
• Engines accessible and easily removed from ground level
• Battery self-starting capabilities
• EQUIPMENT:
• Dual high pressure oxygen systems
• Hot Canopy
• Davtron OAT gauge
• Static Invertors
• Operational Arresting Hook
• AOA Indicators
• SPARES PACKAGE
• Nose Wheel and Tires
• Brakes
• Main Tires
• SPARES PACKAGE
• Nose Wheel and Tires
• Brakes
• Main Tires
• MILITARY BACKGROUND
• The T-2B Buckeye jet trainer aircraft was produced for the U.S. Navy by North American Aviation at Columbus. T-2B trainers were used by the Naval Air Training Command to conduct basic jet flight training for future Navy and Marine Corps aviators. The trainer established an outstanding record of safety and reliability while providing training for more than 11,000 students to pilot 18 different models of Navy jet aircraft. Buckeyes also were produced by Venezuela (T-21) and Greece (T-2E).
• The two-place high performance Buckeye was used for a wide variety of pilot training, from the student’s first jet flight to fully qualified flight. The aircraft was used for teaching a wide range of skills, including high-altitude, high-speed formation and aerobatic flights; basic and radio instruments; night and day navigation; and gunnery, bombing, and carrier operations.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$795,000
|
Rockford, IL | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$808,997 *
GBP £600,826
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$819,514
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 07, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This North American T-2 BUCKEYE
This 1968 North American T-2 BUCKEYE (N27WS) is a warbirds & military . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $795,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N27WS.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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