EMB-314 Super Tucano vs T-6 Texan II
Overview
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is a Combat Aircraft built by Embraer, while the T-6 Texan II is a Military Training Aircraft by Beechcraft.
Top speed is 590 km/h for the EMB-314 Super Tucano vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The EMB-314 Super Tucano has an operational range of 1,330 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The EMB-314 Super Tucano operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II.
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has been produced in 260 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $10M for the EMB-314 Super Tucano vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 7 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano (1992 vs 1999).
| Brazilian turboprop light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft, designed in the late 20th century, extensively used for border patrol, training, and aerial interception. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 2 June 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 260 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 590 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,330 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,196 kW ◉ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 1,330 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 2 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.