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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-6 Texan II

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Beechcraft
First flight 12 April 1966 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1978 2001
Number produced 618 units 850 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $4.3 million
Wing area 16.6 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 10.2 m
Height 3.2 m 3.3 m
Length 9.8 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The PC-7 Turbo Trainer and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II.

The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in 618 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 26 years before the T-6 Texan II (1966 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 173 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-6 Texan II?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-6 Texan II?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 23 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.