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T-6 Texan II vs NAMC YS-11

T-6 Texan II vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 585 vs 470 km/h, range 1,700 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 23,500 kg, built 850 vs 182 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
T-6 Texan II NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft NAMC
First flight 23 December 1992 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2001 1965
Number produced 850 units 182 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $2.2 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 32.0 m
Height 3.3 m 9.0 m
Length 10.2 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or NAMC YS-11?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or NAMC YS-11?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-6 Texan II or NAMC YS-11?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 36 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 NAMC YS-11?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.