T-6B Texan II
T-6B Texan II
Training Turboprop Aircrafts
Basic Information
Name
T-6B Texan II
Designation
T-6B Texan II
Alternate Designation
AT-6B, AT-6E Wolverine, T-6C (T-6B version equipped with hard point wing to allow for external fuel tanks), T-6C+, T-6TH
Equipment Type
Training Turboprop Aircrafts
Manufacturer
Beechcraft Corporation
Date of Introduction
2010
Description
The Beechcraft T-6B truborpop is an improved version of the T-6A aircraft featuring an open architecture advanced avionics suite that reflects font-line fighter trends: Head-Up Display (HUD), Up Front Control Panel (UFCP), Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) and Hand On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS). The T-6B retains the low operating and maintenance costs from T-6A training system while delivering advanced concepts and skills so far only available through more expensive advanced trainers powered by turbofans. The T-6B nearly doubles the student number of effective training hours to 180 compared with the T-6A.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Max Speed
316.0 km/h
Range
1574.2 km
Service Ceiling
9449 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Training Turboprop Aircrafts
Status
Active
Also Known As
AT-6B, AT-6E Wolverine, T-6C (T-6B version equipped with hard point wing to allow for external fuel tanks), T-6C+, T-6TH
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Beechcraft Corporation
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
April 2010
Total Production
365
Unitary Cost
USD $8.0 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
2
Number of Engines
1
Propeller Blades
4
G-load — Max Maneuvering Load Factor
7 g
G-load — Min Maneuvering Load Factor
-3.50 g
Performance — Ceiling
31,000 foot
Performance — Max Range
850 nautical mile
Performance — Take Off Run Distance
4,000 foot
Power — Max Power at TakeOff
1,100 shp
Speed — Final Approach Speed
100 KIAS
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
316 KIAS
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Bombs: GBU-58 Paveway
Item 2
Turboprop Engines: PT6A-68 (1)
Variants
Variant 1
T-6A Texan II
Variant 2
T-6B Texan II
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000247
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (10)
United States
United Kingdom
Japan
Argentina
Mexico
Morocco
New Zealand
Thailand
Tunisia
Vietnam
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