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T-6 Texan II vs Yak-52

T-6 Texan II vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 585 vs 285 km/h, range 1,700 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 1,305 kg, built 850 vs 1,815 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
T-6 Texan II Yak-52
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Yakovlev
First flight 23 December 1992 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2001 1979
Number produced 850 units 1815 units
Average unit price $4.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.3 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 550 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or Yak-52?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or Yak-52?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or Yak-52?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or Yak-52?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or Yak-52?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 22 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 Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.