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Ansat vs T-6 Texan II

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
Ansat T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters Beechcraft
First flight 17 August 1999 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2013 2001
Number produced 50 units 850 units
Average unit price $8 million $4.3 million
Wing area 103.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 10.2 m
Height 3.4 m 3.3 m
Length 13.8 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 505 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The Ansat and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and Beechcraft respectively.

The T-6 Texan II reaches 585 km/h — 2.1:1 the Ansat's 275 km/h. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ansat.

The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $8M for the Ansat vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 7 years before the Ansat (1992 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ansat or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Ansat's 275 km/h, a difference of 310 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Ansat's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or T-6 Texan II?
The Ansat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,600 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or T-6 Texan II?
The Ansat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or T-6 Texan II?
The Ansat is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.