Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1998–
Quantity
1,200
Unit Price (current)
$10.3M↗ 87% inflation · 2000→2025
Original Price
$5.5M (2000)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$10.3M
Original: $5.5M (2000)
Inflation: +%87
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the propeller trainers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1992
- Service Entry Year2001
- Crew (seats)2
- Trainer Typeprimary/advanced
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68 turboprop
- Power (turboprop)1,100 kW
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed316 km/h
- Cruise Speed285 km/h
- Service Ceiling31,000 m
- Range1,200 km
- Rate of Climb4,300 m/s
- G-Limit6
- Endurance4.5
◇Training Features6MOD.6
- Cockpit Configurationtandem
- Glass CockpitYes
- Embedded SimulationYes
- Light Attack CapableYes
- Hardpoints4
- Ejection SeatsYes
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length10.9 m
- Wingspan11 m
- Height4 m
- Max Takeoff Weight6,495 kg
▤Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1,200
- Unit Cost5,500,000 USD
- Operators9
⬢Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1998
- Operational Statusactive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1998Production started
28
years in service
1,200
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
06 / MASS Score
PROPELLER TRAINERS RANKING Propeller Trainers · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
2PROPELLER TRAINERS1POST-COLD WAR · PROPELLER TRAINERS162UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · PROPELLER TRAINERS341PRICE · ALL WEAPONS7PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PROPELLER TRAINERS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePropeller Trainerscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A training system integrated into operational equipment, allowing real-time simulation of scenarios without external hardware.
A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit featuring electronic instrument displays, typically LCD or CRT screens, replacing traditional analog gauges.
A dual-role capability enabling jet trainers to conduct limited combat operations with light ordnance while primarily serving pilot training functions.
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