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Alarus CH2000 vs T-6 Texan II

Alarus CH2000 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 265 vs 585 km/h, range 900 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 767 vs 2,948 kg, built 150 vs 1,000 units.

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Specifications
Alarus CH2000 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1995 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1995 2001
Number produced 150 units 1000 units
Average unit price $725K $4.3 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 10.2 m
Height 2.1 m 3.3 m
Length 7.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 900 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 3,810 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 492 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 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 Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,948 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Alarus CH2000 at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or T-6 Texan II?
The Alarus CH2000 entered service first in 1995, 6 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.