EMB 312 Tucano vs T-6 Texan II
Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the IranβIraq war. | |
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Origin country | π§π· Brazil |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Embraer |
First flight | 16 August 1980 |
Year of introduction | 1983 |
Number produced | 624 units |
Average unit price | $6 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 | πΊπΈ 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 | 19.4 mΒ² β |
Wingspan | 11.1 m β |
Height | 3.4 m β |
Length | 9.9 m β |
Maximum speed | 448 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 9,145 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg β |
Empty weight | 1,870 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 β |
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 EMB 312 Tucano by Embraer.