T-6 Texan II vs TB-30 Epsilon
| American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 23 December 1992 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 850 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 million |
| French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 22 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 585 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,858 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,135 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 932 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 9.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 356 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,010 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 932 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 229 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-6 Texan II or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 17 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.