Hürkus vs T-6 Texan II

Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI
First flight 29 August 2013
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 18 units
Average unit price $-- million
American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles.
Picture of T-6 Texan II
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 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 11.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW
Profile drawing of TAI Hürkus
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
Profile drawing of Beechcraft T-6 Texan II

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Hürkus's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or T-6 Texan II?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürkus or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Hürkus's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürkus or T-6 Texan II?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 15 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.