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AW169 vs T-6 Texan II

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
AW169 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Beechcraft
First flight 10 May 2012 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2015 2001
Number produced 130 units 850 units
Average unit price $9 million $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 10.2 m
Height 4.5 m 3.3 m
Length 14.7 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 820 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,500 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,850 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 375 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 306 km/h for the AW169 vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 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 5,000 m for the AW169.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 20 years before the AW169 (1992 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW169 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 279 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 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 AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or T-6 Texan II?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or T-6 Texan II?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or T-6 Texan II?
The AW169 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 14 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.