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T-25 Universal vs T-6 Texan II

T-25 Universal vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 300 vs 585 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 2,858 kg, built 189 vs 850 units.

Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-25 Universal
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-25 Universal T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Neiva Beechcraft
First flight 29 April 1966 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1971 2001
Number produced 189 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 17.2 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.2 m
Height 3.0 m 3.3 m
Length 8.6 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,150 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-25 Universal or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-25 Universal or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-25 Universal or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the T-25 Universal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-25 Universal or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the T-25 Universal or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-25 Universal's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-25 Universal or T-6 Texan II?
The T-25 Universal entered service first in 1971, 30 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-25 Universal or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.