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.
Picture of T-34 Mentor
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.
Picture of T-6 Texan II
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.