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T-41 Mescalero vs T-6 Texan II

T-41 Mescalero vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 232 vs 585 km/h, range 1,159 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 2,858 kg, built 838 vs 850 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Beechcraft
First flight 1 January 1964 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1965 2001
Number produced 838 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 14.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 8.2 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 353 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero 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-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or T-6 Texan II?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 36 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.