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T-6 Texan II vs T-7 Red Hawk

T-6 Texan II vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 585 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,700 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 5,500 kg, built 850 vs 2 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
T-6 Texan II T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Boeing
First flight 23 December 1992 20 December 2016
Year introduced 2001 2028
Number produced 850 units 2 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $22 million
Wing area 16.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m 4.0 m
Length 10.2 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 715 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-6 Texan II or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 27 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-6 Texan II or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.