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T-6 Texan II vs Tecnam P2002

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
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Specifications
T-6 Texan II Tecnam P2002
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Tecnam
First flight 23 December 1992 --
Year introduced 2001 2002
Number produced 850 units N/A
Average unit price $4.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 11.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.6 m
Height 3.3 m 2.4 m
Length 10.2 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,092 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 3,995 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 598 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 331 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 74 kW
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Overview

The T-6 Texan II and the Tecnam P2002 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Tecnam respectively.

The T-6 Texan II reaches 585 km/h — 2.3x the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h. The T-6 Texan II has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 1,092 km for the Tecnam P2002. The T-6 Texan II operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 3,995 m for the Tecnam P2002. At 2,858 kg MTOW, the T-6 Texan II is 4.8x the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or Tecnam P2002?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 335 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or Tecnam P2002?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Tecnam P2002's 1,092 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or Tecnam P2002?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or Tecnam P2002?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or Tecnam P2002?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or Tecnam P2002?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 1 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.