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T-6 Texan II vs T-67 Firefly

T-6 Texan II vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 585 vs 282 km/h, range 1,700 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 1,157 kg, built 850 vs 250 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
T-6 Texan II T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Slingsby
First flight 23 December 1992 12 March 1974
Year introduced 2001 1974
Number produced 850 units 250 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $500K
Wing area 16.3 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.7 m
Height 3.3 m 2.4 m
Length 10.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 753 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or T-67 Firefly?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 303 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or T-67 Firefly?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or T-67 Firefly?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or T-67 Firefly?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or T-67 Firefly?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-6 Texan II or T-67 Firefly?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 27 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-6 Texan II or T-67 Firefly?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.