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T-39 Sabreliner vs T-6 Texan II

T-39 Sabreliner vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 885 vs 585 km/h, range 4,020 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 2,858 kg, built 200 vs 850 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Beechcraft
First flight 16 September 1958 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1962 2001
Number produced 200 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 31.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 10.2 m
Height 4.9 m 3.3 m
Length 13.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-6 Texan II?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-6 Texan II?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-6 Texan II?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-6 Texan II?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-6 Texan II?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-6 Texan II?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 39 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.