PC-21 vs T-6 Texan II

Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 1 July 2002
Year of introduction 2008
Number produced 211 units
Average unit price $9 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 15.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 624 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 11,580 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,270 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 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—‰

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