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Aermacchi S-211 vs T-6 Texan II

Aermacchi S-211 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 667 vs 585 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 2,750 vs 2,858 kg, built 60 vs 850 units.

Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Aermacchi S-211 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Beechcraft
First flight 10 April 1981 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1984 2001
Number produced 60 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.3 m
Length 9.3 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 667 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,850 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-6 Texan II?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-6 Texan II?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-6 Texan II?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.