T-34 Mentor vs T-6 Texan II

American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Picture of T-34 Mentor
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 2 December 1948
Year of introduction 1953
Number produced 2300 units
Average unit price $-- million
American turboprop trainer, widely deployed worldwide since the late 20th century for pilot instructing and light attack roles.
Picture of T-6 Texan II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 16.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 2.9 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Service ceiling 9,144 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,960 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW β—‰
Wing area 16.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 10.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 585 km/h
Service ceiling 9,449 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,135 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.