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T-35 Pillan vs T-6 Texan II

T-35 Pillan vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 311 vs 585 km/h, range 1,093 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 2,858 kg, built 154 vs 850 units.

ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-35 Pillan T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer ENAER Beechcraft
First flight 6 March 1981 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1984 2001
Number produced 154 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 13.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 10.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.3 m
Length 8.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,093 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,840 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 930 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-35 Pillan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-35 Pillan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-35 Pillan 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-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-35 Pillan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the T-35 Pillan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-35 Pillan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-35 Pillan entered service first in 1984, 17 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-35 Pillan or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.