T-34 Mentor vs T-6 Texan II
American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
First flight | 2 December 1948 |
Year introduced | 1953 |
Number produced | 2300 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
First flight | 23 December 1992 |
Year introduced | 2001 |
Number produced | 850 units |
Average unit price | $4.3 million |
Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
Height | 2.9 m â—‰ |
Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 2,960 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW â—‰ |
Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 585 km/h |
Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,858 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 2,135 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 932 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.