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Enstrom F-28 vs T-6 Texan II

Enstrom F-28 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 180 vs 585 km/h, range 446 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 2,858 kg, built 32 vs 850 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom Beechcraft
First flight 12 November 1960 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1965 2001
Number produced 32 units 850 units
Average unit price $4 million $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 446 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 405 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Enstrom F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or T-6 Texan II?
The Enstrom 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 Enstrom 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 Enstrom F-28.