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DA42 Twin Star vs T-6 Texan II

DA42 Twin Star vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 354 vs 585 km/h, range 2,250 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 2,000 vs 2,858 kg, built 600 vs 850 units.

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 DA42 Twin Star
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
DA42 Twin Star T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Beechcraft
First flight 9 December 2002 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2004 2001
Number produced 600 units 850 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $4.3 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 10.2 m
Height 2.5 m 3.3 m
Length 8.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 100 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 231 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or T-6 Texan II?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star 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 DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 3 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 600 units of the DA42 Twin Star.