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T-45 Goshawk vs T-6 Texan II

T-45 Goshawk vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 585 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 6,387 vs 2,858 kg, built 221 vs 850 units.

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-45 Goshawk T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Beechcraft
First flight 16 April 1988 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1992 2001
Number produced 221 units 850 units
Average unit price $21 million $4.3 million
Wing area 17.7 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 12.0 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or T-6 Texan II?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 453 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or T-6 Texan II?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or T-6 Texan II?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or T-6 Texan II?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-45 Goshawk or T-6 Texan II?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or T-6 Texan II?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 9 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.