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Hawker 400 vs T-6 Texan II

Hawker 400 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 860 vs 585 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 2,858 kg, built 951 vs 850 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Hawker 400 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Beechcraft
First flight 29 August 1978 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1978 2001
Number produced 951 units 850 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $4.3 million
Wing area 22.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.3 m
Length 14.8 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 23 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or T-6 Texan II?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.