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EMB-314 Super Tucano vs T-6 Texan II

EMB-314 Super Tucano vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 590 vs 585 km/h, range 2,855 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 5,400 vs 2,858 kg, built 260 vs 850 units.

Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB-314 Super Tucano
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
EMB-314 Super Tucano T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Beechcraft
First flight 2 June 1999 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2003 2001
Number produced 260 units 850 units
Average unit price $10 million $4.3 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.2 m
Height 4.0 m 3.3 m
Length 11.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 2,855 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW 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 EMB-314 Super Tucano has a longer range at 2,855 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 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.