AT-500 vs T-6 Texan II
Overview
The AT-500 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Beechcraft respectively.
The T-6 Texan II reaches 585 km/h — 2.4x the AT-500's 248 km/h. The AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The AT-500 operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II.
The AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $0.5M for the AT-500 vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The AT-500 first flew 6 years before the T-6 Texan II (1986 vs 1992).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 25 April 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 470 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 23 December 1992 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 850 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 million |
| Wing area | 26.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 248 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,754 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,109 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 585 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,858 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,135 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 932 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-500 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 337 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-500 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-500 or T-6 Texan II?
The AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-500 or T-6 Texan II?
The AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-500 or T-6 Texan II?
The AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-500 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-500 or T-6 Texan II?
The AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 14 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-500 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 470 units of the AT-500.