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EMB 312 Tucano vs T-6 Texan II

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Beechcraft
First flight 16 August 1980 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1983 2001
Number produced 624 units 850 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $4.3 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.2 m
Height 3.4 m 3.3 m
Length 9.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 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 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 12 years before the T-6 Texan II (1980 vs 1992).

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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.