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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-6 Texan II

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 585 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 2,858 kg, built 200 vs 850 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Beechcraft
First flight 29 July 1985 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1988 2001
Number produced 200 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.2 m
Height 4.6 m 3.3 m
Length 13.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-6 Texan II?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 453 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-6 Texan II?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-6 Texan II?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-6 Texan II?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-6 Texan II?
The Kawasaki T-4 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 Kawasaki T-4 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.