T-34 Mentor vs T-6 Texan II

T-34 Mentor

American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.

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.

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

Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.

Which is faster, the T-34 Mentor or T-6 Texan II?

The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 0 km/h, a difference of 585 km/h.

Which has longer range, the T-34 Mentor or T-6 Texan II?

The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.

Which can fly higher, the T-34 Mentor 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-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).

Which is heavier, the T-34 Mentor or T-6 Texan II?

The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.

Which is larger, the T-34 Mentor or T-6 Texan II?

The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.

Which entered service first, the T-34 Mentor or T-6 Texan II?

The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 48 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-34 Mentor or T-6 Texan II?

The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.