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T-6 Texan 2

Seats
4 4
Power
1,250 hp932 kW
Cruise
278 kt515 km/h
Beechcraft T-6 Texan 2
Beechcraft T-6 Texan 2
Beechcraft T-6 Texan 2
Photo: markyharky · CC BY 2.0Photo: markyharky · CC BY 2.0Photo: markyharky · CC BY 2.0

About the T-6 Texan 2

The Beechcraft T-6 Texan 2 is a single-engine, fixed-wing turboprop aircraft originating in the United States. Built for military flight instruction, this cantilever monoplane features enclosed tandem seating for two and suits student pilots and combat systems officers undergoing basic, primary, or intermediate training. Its layout includes retractable tricycle landing gear and a single turboprop engine.

The aircraft is a derivative of an overseas trainer design, modified to enter a joint military procurement competition in the 1990s. Various models are operated by armed forces across multiple nations for specialized pilot and navigator instruction. During its acquisition history, the program experienced significant cost overruns that triggered official congressional notification requirements, a rare occurrence for programs that have advanced into full-rate production.

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