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Fuji T-5 vs T-6 Texan II

Fuji T-5 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 357 vs 585 km/h, range 945 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 2,858 kg, built 40 vs 850 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Fuji T-5 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Beechcraft
First flight 28 June 1984 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1988 2001
Number produced 40 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 16.5 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 2.9 m 3.3 m
Length 8.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 945 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Fuji T-5's 357 km/h, a difference of 228 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Fuji T-5's 945 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 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 Fuji T-5's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Fuji T-5's 1,805 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Fuji T-5's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or T-6 Texan II?
The Fuji T-5 entered service first in 1988, 13 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-5 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.