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T-2 Buckeye vs T-6 Texan II

T-2 Buckeye vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 838 vs 585 km/h, range 1,683 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 2,858 kg, built 529 vs 850 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Beechcraft
First flight 31 January 1958 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1959 2001
Number produced 529 units 850 units
Average unit price $1 million $4.3 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.2 m
Height 4.5 m 3.3 m
Length 11.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or T-6 Texan II?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 253 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or T-6 Texan II?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or T-6 Texan II?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or T-6 Texan II?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-2 Buckeye or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or T-6 Texan II?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 42 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.