PC-9 vs T-6 Texan II
| Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year of introduction | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 23 December 1992 |
| Year of introduction | 2001 |
| Number produced | 850 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 million |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 585 km/h ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,858 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,135 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 932 kW ◉ |