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T-28 Trojan vs T-6 Texan II

T-28 Trojan vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 552 vs 585 km/h, range 1,710 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 2,858 kg, built 1,948 vs 850 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-28 Trojan T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Beechcraft
First flight 24 September 1949 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1950 2001
Number produced 1948 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 10.2 m
Height 3.9 m 3.3 m
Length 10.1 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 51 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.