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T-6 Texan II vs TB-30 Epsilon

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
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Specifications
T-6 Texan II TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Socata
First flight 23 December 1992 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2001 1984
Number produced 850 units 19 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $1 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The T-6 Texan II and the TB-30 Epsilon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II vs 356 km/h for the TB-30 Epsilon. The T-6 Texan II has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 1,300 km for the TB-30 Epsilon. The T-6 Texan II operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,010 m for the TB-30 Epsilon. At 2,858 kg MTOW, the T-6 Texan II is 2.3x the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.

The T-6 Texan II has been produced in 850 units vs 19 for the TB-30 Epsilon. Unit cost is $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II vs $1M for the TB-30 Epsilon. The TB-30 Epsilon first flew 13 years before the T-6 Texan II (1979 vs 1992).

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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.