EMB 312 Tucano vs T-6 Texan II
| Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles. | |
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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 | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of EMB 312 Tucano by Embraer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 137 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano 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 EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 18 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.