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T-6 Texan II vs TS-11 Iskra

T-6 Texan II vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 585 vs 720 km/h, range 1,700 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 3,840 kg, built 850 vs 424 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
T-6 Texan II TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft PZL Mielec
First flight 23 December 1992 5 February 1960
Year introduced 2001 1964
Number produced 850 units 424 units
Average unit price $4.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.1 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 10.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or TS-11 Iskra?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 37 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 TS-11 Iskra?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.