F-28 vs T-6 Texan II
The F-28 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Beechcraft respectively. The T-6 Texan II reaches 585 km/h — 3.2x the F-28's 180 km/h. The F-28 has an operational range of 446 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 3,658 m for the F-28. At 2,858 kg MTOW, the T-6 Texan II is 2.4x the F-28's 1,179 kg. The F-28 has been produced in 32 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $4M for the F-28 vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The F-28 first flew 32 years before the T-6 Texan II (1960 vs 1992).
| American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 12 November 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,658 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,179 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 712 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 168 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 F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 405 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-28 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 F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the F-28 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The F-28 entered service first in 1965, 36 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.