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Jet Provost vs T-6 Texan II

Jet Provost vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 707 vs 585 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 2,858 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Jet Provost T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1954 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1955 2001
Number produced N/A 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.1 m 3.3 m
Length 10.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or T-6 Texan II?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or T-6 Texan II?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or T-6 Texan II?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or T-6 Texan II?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or T-6 Texan II?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 46 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.