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MB-326K vs T-6 Texan II

MB-326K vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 806 vs 585 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 2,858 kg, built 800 vs 850 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
MB-326K T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Beechcraft
First flight 10 December 1957 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1962 2001
Number produced 800 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.3 m
Length 10.7 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,237 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 MB-326K or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 221 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or T-6 Texan II?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 39 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.