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T-6A Texan II - training aircraft, developed by the American company Raytheon Aircraft Company. The aircraft was developed under the Joint Primary Air Training System (JPATS) to replace the US T-37 and T-34 training aircraft.
The first flight of the prototype took place in December 1992. It has been produced since 1997 by Raytheon.
On August 8, 1999, the contract for the acquisition of 45 T-6A Texan II, by the American company Raytheon Aircraft Company, was signed.
All aircraft entered the 361st training squadron “Pelops”, AB: Kalamata.
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361 Air Training Squadron "PELOPS" | ![]() |
364 Air Training Squadron "Pelops" | ![]() |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGNER
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Raytheon Aircraft Company.
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COUNTRY
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USA
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TYPE
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Training aircraft
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CREW
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2
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POWER-PLANT
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One Pratt Whitney Canada PT6A-68
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Power, h.p.
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1 x 1.100
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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10,14
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Height, m
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3,26
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Wing span, m
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10,15
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Wing area m2
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16,30
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WEIGHT
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Empty aircraft, kg
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2.087
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Normal take-off, kg |
-
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Maximum take-off, kg |
2.857
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Useful load, kg
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499
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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574
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Cruising speed, km/h
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426
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Range, km |
1.574
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Combat range, km |
-
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Rate of climb, m/min |
1.200
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Service ceiling, m
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10.670
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ARMAMENT |
Possibility of transport weapons in 6 hardpoints
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PHOTOS T-6A Texan II
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VIDEO
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