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{{short description|Single-engine, low-wing tandem-seat turboprop military training aircraft}}
{{For|the similarly named World War II-era aircraft|North American T-6 Texan}}
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{{Infobox aircraft
| name = T-6 Texan II<br>AT-6 Wolverine
| image = File:T-6A_Texan_II.jpg
| caption = A USAF T-6A Texan II flying from [[Randolph Air Force Base]]
| type = T-6: [[Trainer aircraft]]<br>AT-6: [[Light combat aircraft|Light attack aircraft]]
| national_origin = United States
| manufacturer = [[Textron Aviation]]
| designer = 
| first_flight = 15 July 1998 <ref>{{cite report |author1=Bill Kinzig |author2=Dave Bailey |date=2010|title=T-6A Texan II Systems Engineering Case Study|url=https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA538810.pdf|publisher=Center for Systems Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/SY)|page=49|access-date=2023-03-01|quote=First flight of the initial production aircraft occurred on July 15, 1998, at the contractor's field in Wichita.}}</ref>
| introduction = 2001
| retired = 
| status = In service
| primary_user = [[United States Air Force]]
| more_users = [[United States Navy]] <br /> [[Royal Canadian Air Force]]<br /> [[Hellenic Air Force]] <!-- Only THREE (3) "more users" here (four users total), per [[WP:AIR/PC]] page content guidelines. Separate users with <br />. -->
| produced = 2000–present
| number_built = 900 (August 2015)
| developed_from = [[Pilatus PC-9]]
| variants = <!-- variants OF the topic type -->
}}

The '''Beechcraft T-6 Texan II''' is a single-engined, [[turboprop]] aircraft built by [[Textron Aviation]]. It is a license-built [[Pilatus PC-9]], a [[trainer aircraft]]. The T-6 replaced the United States Air Force's [[Cessna T-37 Tweet|Cessna T-37B Tweet]] and the United States Navy's [[Beechcraft T-34 Mentor|T-34C Turbo Mentor]] during the 2010s.

The T-6A is used by the [[United States Air Force]] for [[Flight training|basic pilot training]] and [[combat systems officer]] <!-- (CSO) --> training, the [[United States Navy]] for primary and intermediate [[naval flight officer]] <!-- (NFO) --> training for the [[United States Navy]] and [[United States Marine Corps]], and by the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] (CT-156 Harvard II designation), [[Greek Air Force]], [[Israeli Air Force]] (with the "Efroni" nickname), and [[Iraqi Air Force]] for basic flight training. The T-6B is used by the US Navy for primary naval aviator training Navy, Marine Corps, and [[United States Coast Guard|Coast Guard]]. The T-6C is used for training by the [[Mexican Air Force]], [[Royal Air Force]], [[Royal Moroccan Air Force]], and [[Royal New Zealand Air Force]].

==Design and development==
The Model 3000/T-6 is a low-wing, cantilever monoplane with enclosed tandem seating. It is powered by a single [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6|Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-68]] turboprop engine in tractor configuration with an aluminum, {{convert|97|inch|ft m|adj=on|}}, four-blade, constant-speed, variable pitch, nonreversing, feathering propeller assembly and has retractable tricycle landing gear. The aircraft is fitted with [[Martin-Baker Mk.16|Martin-Baker Mark 16]] ejection seats and a canopy-fracturing system.

The T-6 is a development of the [[Pilatus PC-9]], modified by [[Beechcraft]] to enter the [[Joint Primary Aircraft Training System]] (JPATS) competition in the 1990s.<ref name = "Hawker1">{{Citation | archive-date = 9 March 2008 | url = http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/military/t-6a/not_pc_9.pdf | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080309170823/http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/military/t-6a/not_pc_9.pdf | publisher = Hawker Beechcraft | title = Military | contribution = T-6 is not a PC-9 }}</ref> A similar arrangement between Pilatus and [[British Aerospace]] had also been in place for a Royal Air Force competition in the 1980s, although that competition selected the [[Short Tucano]]. The aircraft was designated under the [[1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system]] and named for the decades-earlier [[North American T-6 Texan|T-6 Texan]].

On 9 April 2007, the U.S. Department of Defense released its Selected Acquisition Reports, which announced that the T-6 JPATS program was one of only eight programs cited for congressional notification for 25–50% cost overrun over initial estimates, which is referred to as a "Nunn-McCurdy Breach" after the [[Nunn-McCurdy Amendment]]. Not often does a program so far into full-rate production experience significant enough cost overruns to trigger this congressional notification.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.deagel.com/news/Department-of-Defense-Releases-Selected-Acquisition-Reports_n000001796.aspx | title = Deagel | contribution = Department of Defense Selected Acquisition Reports | year = 2007 | access-date = 8 March 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100712033711/http://www.deagel.com/news/Department-of-Defense-Releases-Selected-Acquisition-Reports_n000001796.aspx | archive-date = 12 July 2010 | url-status = live }}</ref>

== Incidents ==

* May 13, 2024: A U.S. Air Force flight instructor died after sustaining critical injuries when the ejection seat in his T-6 Texan II activated while the aircraft was on the ground.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Niles |first=Russ |date=2024-05-15 |title=Air Force Instructor Dies After Texan II's Ejection Seat Activates on Ground |url=https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/instructor-dies-after-texan-iis-ejection-seat-activates-on-ground/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=FLYING Magazine |language=en}}</ref> The investigation concluded that the mishap occurred due to the instructor accidentally pulling the ejection handle while not being strapped to the parachute. This resulted in the instructor falling headfirst from a height of {{cvt|100|ft}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Slayton |first=Nicholas |date=2025-06-29 |title=Tangled straps likely caused Air Force instructor pilot's death, report finds |url=https://taskandpurpose.com/news/t-6a-air-force-mishap-report/ |access-date=2025-07-20 |website=Task & Purpose |language=en-US}}</ref>
* July 27, 2022: The U.S. military grounded hundreds of T-6 Texan IIs after concerns about a potential defect in the  cartridge actuated devices <!-- (CAD) --> used to initiate the plane's ejection seats.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Kimberly |date=2022-07-29 |title=Military Training Aircraft Grounded Over Ejection Seat Concerns |url=https://www.flyingmag.com/military-training-aircraft-grounded-over-ejection-seat-concerns/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=FLYING Magazine |language=en |archive-date=26 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526233110/https://www.flyingmag.com/military-training-aircraft-grounded-over-ejection-seat-concerns/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* October 23, 2020: Navy LT Rhiannon Ross and Coast Guard ENS Morgan Garrett died on impact when they crashed their T-6 in a residential area near Foley, Alabama. Causes for the accident were unclear.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Jim |title=Navy report shows no misconduct in fatal 2020 crash of NAS Whiting Field training aircraft |url=https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/military/2022/01/05/naval-air-station-whiting-field-navy-report-fatal-crash-rhiannon-ross-morgan-garrett/9088581002/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=The Northwest Florida Daily News |language=en-US}}</ref>
* September 18, 2018: A T-6 Texan crashed on landing due to an incorrectly assembled engine. Both pilots were able to eject safely.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Losey |first=Stephen |date=2019-05-03 |title=Improperly assembled engine led to T-6 crash last year |url=https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/05/03/improperly-assembled-engine-led-to-t-6-crash-last-year/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Air Force Times |language=en}}</ref>

==Operational history==
===United States===
[[File:T6 Texan II Pensacola Navy.jpg|thumb|right|US Navy T-6B Texan IIs from [[Naval Air Station Whiting Field]] at [[Millington-Memphis Airport]]]]

The T-6A was introduced to [[Moody Air Force Base]] and [[Randolph Air Force Base]] in 2000–2001, and the Air Force awarded the full-rate T-6 production contract in December 2001. [[Laughlin Air Force Base]] began flying the T-6 in 2003, where it became the primary basic trainer, replacing the T-37. [[Vance Air Force Base]] completed transitioning from the T-37 to the T-6 in 2006. That year, [[Columbus Air Force Base]] began its transition, and retired its last T-37 in April 2008. The last active USAF T-37Bs were retired at [[Sheppard Air Force Base]] in the summer of 2009.<ref name="Sheppard">{{cite web|url = https://www.sheppard.af.mil/Units/80th-Flying-Training-Wing/|title = 80th Flying Training Wing|access-date = 24 October 2009|last = USAF|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100110203917/http://www.sheppard.af.mil/units/80thflyingtrainingwing.asp|archive-date = 10 January 2010|df = dmy-all}}</ref>

[[File:T-6s - a Texan II and a Texan too.JPG|thumb|right|An original, World War II-era [[North American T-6 Texan|T-6A Texan]] aircraft, right, with the new T-6 Texan II at Randolph AFB, Texas, in 2007]]

The Texan failed to qualify for the [[Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance]] program, because the USAF mailed the exclusion notice to the wrong address, leaving the company with no time to protest the decision,<ref>Trimble, Stephen. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/mail-mix-up-makes-hawker-beechcraft-miss-protest-deadline-for-usaf-contract-appeal-filed-in-federal-court-366386/ "Mail mix-up makes Hawker Beechcraft miss protest deadline for USAF contract; appeal filed in federal court."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306004757/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/mail-mix-up-makes-hawker-beechcraft-miss-protest-deadline-for-usaf-contract-appeal-filed-in-federal-court-366386/ |date=6 March 2012 }} ''Flight Global'', 27 December 2011.</ref> but the official mail failure gave Hawker-Beechcraft a further legal justification, as they had told the USAF they planned to file a legal challenge even before the official notice had been mailed and brought its considerable political influence to bear against the USAF decision against their candidate, with one [[Kansas]] Congressman stating, "It is simply wrong for the Obama administration to hire a Brazilian company to handle national security when we have a qualified and competent American company that can do the job."<ref>"Smaller US Air Force Programs – The Dead and the Dying" ''Air International'', February 2012, p. 12, ISSN 0306-5634</ref> In 2013, Beechcraft again lost the bid.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://defense-update.com/20130228_las_a-29_super_tucano.html|title=USAF Determined on Super-Tucano for Afghanistan Even at Higher Cost|author=Tamir Eshel|work=defense-update.com|date=28 February 2013|access-date=12 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425013137/http://defense-update.com/20130228_las_a-29_super_tucano.html|archive-date=25 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

In August 2017, the Air Force conducted the "Light Attack Experiment" to evaluate potential light-attack aircraft. Following this, it decided to continue experimenting with two nondevelopmental aircraft, the AT-6 Wolverine derivative of the T-6 Texan II and the Sierra Nevada/[[Embraer A-29 Super Tucano]].  Tests were scheduled to be conducted at [[Davis-Monthan Air Force Base]], Arizona, between May and July 2018. The tests were intended "to experiment with maintenance, data networking, and sensors...[to] gather the data needed for a rapid procurement", according to [[Secretary of the Air Force]] [[Heather Wilson]]. Experimentation was to examine logistics requirements, weapons and sensor issues, and future interoperability with partner forces.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1431104/air-force-announces-next-steps-in-light-attack-experimentation/|author=No byline|title=Air Force announces next steps in light attack experimentation|date=2 February 2018|publisher=Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203000522/http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1431104/air-force-announces-next-steps-in-light-attack-experimentation/source/GovD/|archive-date=3 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

During the last week of January 2018, a cluster of unexplained physiological events involving the T-6 occurred at [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]], Vance, and Sheppard Air Force Bases. In response, the commander of [[Nineteenth Air Force]], which is responsible for USAF pilot training, directed an "operational pause" in Texan II operations on 1 February 2018 to ensure aircrew safety. The pause was intended to enable the Air Force to "examine the root causes of the incidents, educate and listen to aircrew, [and] develop and deliver mitigation solutions." The Air Force had established a general officer-led team to integrate and co-ordinate efforts across the Air Force to address aircrew's unexplained physiological events earlier in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1429396/19th-air-force-commander-directs-t-6-operational-pause/|author=No byline|title=19th Air Force commander directs T-6 operational pause|date=1 February 2018|publisher=Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202235038/http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1429396/19th-air-force-commander-directs-t-6-operational-pause/source/GovD/|archive-date=2 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2018, the AT-6 Wolverine and the A-29 Super Tucano were named as the only two remaining aircraft in USAF's Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance aircraft competition.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Air-Force-Narrows-Light-Attack-Field-230261-1.html|title = Air Force Narrows Light Attack Field|access-date = 5 February 2018|last = Niles|first = Russ|work = AVweb|date = 3 February 2018}}{{Dead link|date=September 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>

In March 2020, the USAF placed a $70.2 million order for two AT-6E Wolverine aircraft.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Textron Aviation Defense announces $70.2m U.S. Air Force contract award for two Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine aircraft, training and support services |url=https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2020/Textron-Aviation-Defense-announces-702M-US-Air-Force-contract-award-for-two-Beechcraft-AT-6-Wolverine-aircraft-training-and-support-services/default.aspx |website=Textron |access-date=30 December 2023 |date=16 March 2020}}</ref> The first Wolverine was delivered to the USAF in February 2021.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=[[Air Force Life Cycle Management Center]]| user=@AFLCMCofficial |number=1362058905346584578 |title=A new aircraft just entered the @usairforce fleet! |date=18 February 2021}}</ref> The Wolverines were operated by the [[81st Fighter Squadron]].<ref>{{cite press release |title=Moody Air Force Base receives two AT-6E Wolverine aircraft |url=https://www.moody.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2904483/moody-air-force-base-receives-two-at-6e-wolverine-aircraft/ |website=Moody Air Force Base |access-date=30 December 2023 |date=19 January 2022}}</ref> In June 2022, the two aircraft were returned to Beechcraft.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jenkins |first1=Andrea |title=Experiment culminates, enhances partnerships |url=https://www.moody.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3076417/experiment-culminates-enhances-partnerships/ |website=Moody Air Force Base |publisher=23rd Wing Public Affairs |access-date=30 December 2023 |date=28 June 2022}}</ref> In July 2022, the Wolverine received military [[Type certificate|type certification]] from the USAF.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Textron Aviation Defense Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine achieves Military Type Certification from the United States Air Force |url=https://media.txtav.com/216647-textron-aviation-defense-beechcraft-at-6e-wolverine-achieves-military-type-certification-from-the-united-states-air-force |website=Textron Aviation Defense |access-date=30 December 2023 |date=25 July 2022}}</ref> In September 2023, the two Wolverines were transferred from storage at Beechcraft to the [[United States Naval Test Pilot School]].<ref name="Key.aero">{{cite news |last1=Kaminski |first1=Tom |title=Ex-USAF AT-6E Wolverines join the US Naval Test Pilot School |url=https://www.key.aero/article/ex-usaf-6e-wolverines-join-us-naval-test-pilot-school |access-date=30 December 2023 |work=Key.Aero |date=13 September 2023}}</ref>

===Canada===
The CT-156 Harvard II is a variant used for pilot instruction in the [[NATO Flying Training in Canada]] (NFTC),<ref name="Bombardier">{{cite web|url = http://www.nftc.com/nftc/en/flash/nftc.jsp|title = NFTC The Concept|access-date = 1 November 2011|last = Bombardier Military Aerospace Training|date = November 2011|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120425125805/http://www.nftc.com/nftc/en/flash/nftc.jsp|archive-date = 25 April 2012|df = dmy-all}}</ref> located at 15 Wing, [[Moose Jaw]], Saskatchewan.<ref name="CF">{{cite web|url = http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/ct-156.page|title = CT-156 Harvard II|access-date = 5 July 2016|last = Department of National Defence Public Affairs|date = March 2007|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160704165824/http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/ct-156.page|archive-date = 4 July 2016|url-status = live}}</ref> They are leased to the Royal Canadian Air Force by the program's administrator, [[CAE Inc.|CAE]]. NFTC's Harvard II aircraft are almost identical in cockpit layout and performance to the American JPATS Texan IIs. Within NFTC, students fly the Harvard II in phases 2 and 3 of the training program, and some were to go on to fly the [[BAE Hawk|CT-155 Hawk]] jet trainer also used by NFTC for phase 4 (Moose Jaw) and phase 5 fighter lead-in training (4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta). NFTC had 25 Harvard II aircraft owned and maintained by Bombardier, although one was lost following a nonfatal crash in 2014, and another in 2017.<ref name="CF156specs">{{cite web|url = http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/v2/equip/ct156/specs-eng.asp|title = CT-156 Harvard II Specs|last = Department of National Defence Public Affairs|date = March 2007|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101206094545/http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/v2/equip/ct156/specs-eng.asp|archive-date = 6 December 2010|df = dmy-all}}</ref> CAE took over the program in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/cae-takes-over-the-nato-flying-training-in-canada-program-bombardier-deal-closed|title=CAE takes over the NATO Flying Training in Canada program – Bombardier deal closed|date=1 October 2015|newspaper=Ottawa Citizen|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211103525/https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/cae-takes-over-the-nato-flying-training-in-canada-program-bombardier-deal-closed|archive-date=11 December 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Greece===
[[File:MIAS 260915 HAF Texan II 03.jpg|thumb|right|[[Hellenic Air Force]] Daedalus Display Team T-6 Texan II at the 2015 [[Malta International Airshow]]]]

The [[Hellenic Air Force]] operates 25 T-6A and 20 T-6A NTA aircraft.<ref name="HellenicAF">{{cite web|url = http://www.amynanet.gr/isoropia/18.htm|title = >ΑΜΥΝΑ & ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑΤΙΑ 18. Εκπαιδευτικά αεροσκάφη|access-date = 24 October 2009|last = Amynanet|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090829175850/http://www.amynanet.gr/isoropia/18.htm|archive-date = 29 August 2009|df = dmy-all}}</ref>

===Israel===
On 9 June 2008, the [[Defense Security Cooperation Agency]] announced a possible [[Foreign Military Sales|foreign military sale]] to Israel of 25 T-6As for the [[Israeli Air Force]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://defense-update.com/newscast/0608/news/news1006_texan_il.htm |title=Israel Requests Delivery of 25 U.S. T-6A Texan II Trainers |publisher=Defense-update.com |access-date=25 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201315/http://defense-update.com/newscast/0608/news/news1006_texan_il.htm |archive-date=29 October 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2008/Israel_08-42.pdf|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527080141/http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2008/Israel_08-42.pdf|url-status=dead|title=Israel - T-6A Texan Aircraft|archivedate=27 May 2011}}</ref> In July 2009, Beechcraft delivered the first four of 20 T-6As under contract to the Israeli Air Force.<ref>Egozi, Arie. [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/07/13/329570/pictures-israel-receives-first-four-t-6a-efroni-trainers.html "Israel receives first four T-6A 'Efroni' trainers"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717022703/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/07/13/329570/pictures-israel-receives-first-four-t-6a-efroni-trainers.html |date=17 July 2009 }}. ''Flight International'', 13 July 2009.</ref>

===Iraq===
On 16 December 2009, the first four of 15 T-6A aircraft were delivered to [[Tikrit]], Iraq, under a $210&nbsp;million contract. No AT-6 aircraft were included as was previously reported.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/iraq-issues-rfp-for-coin-aircraft-03281/|title=The Penny Drops: Iraq Chooses its Training & COIN Aircraft|date=15 May 2014|work=Defense Industry Daily|access-date=12 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429002014/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/iraq-issues-rfp-for-coin-aircraft-03281/|archive-date=29 April 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The last four T-6As reached Iraq on 9 November 2010.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Delalande |first1=Arnaud |title=Iraqi Air Power Reborn, The Iraqi air arms since 2004 |date=2016 |publisher=Harpia Publishing |location=Houston |isbn=978-0-9854554-7-7 |page=34}}</ref>

On 13 May 2014, the [[US State Department]] approved an order for 24 T-6C aircraft for use as trainers by the Iraqi Air Force. The sale was worth US$790&nbsp;million and was part of a larger $1 billion deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140513/DEFREG04/305130041/US-OKs-Nearly-1-Billion-Deal-Iraq|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20140513223857/http://www.defensenews.com/article/20140513/DEFREG04/305130041/US%2DOKs%2DNearly%2D1%2DBillion%2DDeal%2DIraq|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 May 2014|title=US OKs Nearly $1 Billion Deal With Iraq|publisher=defensenews.com|date=13 May 2014|access-date=14 May 2014}}</ref>

===Morocco===
In October 2009, Hawker Beechcraft announced the sale of 24 T-6Cs for the [[Royal Moroccan Air Force]].<ref name="kansas.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.kansas.com/business/updates/story/1009573.html|title=Hawker Beechcraft sells 24 trainers to Morocco|website=kansas.com|access-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091014113103/http://www.kansas.com/business/updates/story/1009573.html|archive-date=14 October 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Mexico===
On 9 January 2012, Mexico purchased six T-6C+ aircraft for the [[Mexican Air Force]] to begin replacing their [[Pilatus PC-7]] trainers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.hawkerbeechcraft.com/news-press/|title=News & Press|work=Beechcraft Newsroom|access-date=12 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119200856/http://newsroom.hawkerbeechcraft.com/news-press/|archive-date=19 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 24 October 2013, Hawker Beechcraft announced a follow-on order of an additional six T-6C+ aircraft for the Mexican Air Force, bringing the total ordered to 12.<ref name="Defenseindustrydaily.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/mexicos-t-6c-turboprop-planes-sivas-1st-counterpart-07274/ |title=Mexico's T-6C+ Turboprop Planes: SIVA's 1st Counterpart |publisher=Defenseindustrydaily.com |access-date=25 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020003851/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/mexicos-t-6c-turboprop-planes-sivas-1st-counterpart-07274/ |archive-date=20 October 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Mexican Navy also ordered two T-6C+ trainers in March 2014.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.textronaviation.com/mexican-navy-places-initial-order-beechcraft-t-6c-trainers/ | title=Mexican Navy Places Initial Order for Beechcraft T-6C+ Trainers | work=Textron Aviation | date=24 March 2014 | access-date=28 March 2014 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330171837/http://www.textronaviation.com/mexican-navy-places-initial-order-beechcraft-t-6c-trainers/ | archive-date=30 March 2014 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>

===New Zealand===
[[File:Beechcraft T-6 Texan flying by.jpg|thumb|A RNZAF Texan II]]
The New Zealand government announced the purchase of 11 T-6Cs for the [[Royal New Zealand Air Force]] for NZ$154&nbsp;million, on 27 January 2014, to replace the [[PAC CT/4 Airtrainer]], with all aircraft delivered by February 2015. The first training course using the type began early 2016.<ref name="New Zealand signs">{{cite news|title = New Zealand signs T-6C trainer deal|url = http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/new-zealand-signs-t-6c-trainer-deal-395261/|access-date = 28 January 2014|newspaper = Flight International|date = 27 January 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140130143715/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/new-zealand-signs-t-6c-trainer-deal-395261/|archive-date = 30 January 2014|url-status = live}}</ref><ref name="NZ New pilot training capability">{{cite web|last=Coleman|first=Jonathan|title=New pilot training capability contract awarded|url=http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-pilot-training-capability-contract-awarded|work=Media release|publisher=New Zealand Government|access-date=27 January 2014|date=27 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130080642/http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-pilot-training-capability-contract-awarded|archive-date=30 January 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The T-6Cs are expected to remain in service with the RNZAF for 30 years.<ref name="NZ New pilot training capability"/>

===United Kingdom===
On 24 October 2014, the UK Ministry of Defence announced its preferred bidder for the [[UK Military Flying Training System]] programme. Ascent's system will involve T-6C Texan IIs in the basic trainer role for both [[Royal Air Force]] and [[Royal Navy]] pilots.<ref name=RAF>{{cite journal|date=November 2014 |journal=Air-Britain News |page=NOV.1711 }}</ref>{{full citation needed|date=September 2020}} The contract for ten aircraft was signed by Affinity Flying Training Services and Beechcraft Defense on 4 February 2016. The T-6C trainers have replaced Short Tucano T1 aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/picture-t-6c-arrival-completes-uk-trainer-fleet-renewal/130542.article|access-date=21 January 2020|title=Picture: T-6C arrival completes UK trainer fleet renewal}}</ref>

===Argentina===
In October 2017, the [[Argentine Air Force]] received the first four of 12 T-6C+ aircraft purchased from Textron Aviation<ref>{{cite news|title=Llegaron los aviones Texan que el Gobierno le compró a EE.UU.|url=https://www.clarin.com/politica/llegaron-aviones-texan-gobierno-compro-ee-uu-vuelo-inaugural_0_SkKmmfl3Z.html|access-date=22 May 2018|work=Clarín|date=2 October 2017|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630162028/https://www.clarin.com/politica/llegaron-aviones-texan-gobierno-compro-ee-uu-vuelo-inaugural_0_SkKmmfl3Z.html|archive-date=30 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> and a further two in June 2018.<ref name="janes.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/81383/argentina-receives-further-texan-iis-assigns-tucanos-to-border-patrol-mission|title=Argentina receives further Texan IIs, assigns Tucanos to border patrol mission. - Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=30 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630133540/http://www.janes.com/article/81383/argentina-receives-further-texan-iis-assigns-tucanos-to-border-patrol-mission|archive-date=30 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Tunisia===
In October 2019, U.S. State Department approved the possible foreign military sale of 12 T-6Cs to Tunisia at an estimated cost of $234 million (~${{Format price|{{Inflation|index=US-GDP|value=234000000|start_year=2019}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US-GDP}}), including related spares, ground support equipment, and support. The sale is intended to provide replacement for the aging trainer fleet of [[Tunisian Air Force]] and to train pilots for counterterrorism and border-security missions.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lake |first1=Jon |title=T-6C Texan II Sale Possible for Tunisia |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-10-15/t-6c-texan-ii-sale-possible-tunisia |website=Aviation International News |access-date=28 October 2019 |language=en |archive-date=28 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028142818/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2019-10-15/t-6c-texan-ii-sale-possible-tunisia |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Japan===
In December 2024, the [[Japanese Air Self-Defense Force]] announced it had selected the T-6 to replace its aging [[Fuji T-7]] trainer aircraft.<ref name="Japan Selects T-6">{{cite news |last1=Arthur |first1=Gordon |title=Japan selects the T-6 Texan II as its new trainer aircraft |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2024/12/13/japan-selects-the-t-6-texan-ii-as-its-new-trainer-aircraft/ |access-date=4 June 2025 |agency=Defense News |date=13 December 2024}}</ref> In January 2025, Textron released a statement confirming the sale.<ref>{{cite news |title=Japan selects Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to modernize Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot training |url=https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2025/Japan-selects-Beechcraft-T-6-Texan-II-Integrated-Training-System-to-modernize-Japan-Air-Self-Defense-Force-pilot-training/default.aspx |access-date=4 June 2025 |publisher=Textron |date=28 January 2025}}</ref> Initially, the T-6C variant reportedly was chosen, but the order was actually for the T-6JP, an export version specifically for Japan.<ref name="JASDF Vendors">{{cite news |last1=Arthur |first1=Gordon |title=Vendors line up to fill Japan’s F-35 pilot training gap |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2025/06/03/vendors-line-up-to-fill-japans-f-35-pilot-training-gap/ |access-date=4 June 2025 |agency=Defense News |date=3 June 2025}}</ref> The number of aircraft ordered has not been revealed, but is speculated to be fewer than 49.<ref name="Japan Selects T-6"></ref> The deal also includes ground-based training systems, training for airmen, and long-term support for operations.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Clark |first1=Colin |title=Japan picks Textron T-6 for JASDF training fleet |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2025/01/japan-picks-textron-t-6-for-jasdf-training-fleet/ |access-date=4 June 2025 |agency=Breaking Defense |date=29 January 2025}}</ref>

==Variants==
[[File:20141026 RCAF CT-156 Alliance Air Show 2014-9.jpg|thumb|Two RCAF CT-156 Harvard II at the Alliance Air Show in 2014.]]
;Model 3000
:Company designation

;T-6A Texan II : Standard version used by the USAF, the USN for [[Naval flight officer|Naval Flight Officer (NFO)]] training at [[Naval Air Station Pensacola]], and the Hellenic Air Force (25).

;T-6A NTA Texan II : Armed version of the T-6A for the HAF (20). T-6A NTA has the capability to carry rocket pods, gun pods, external fuel tanks, and bombs. NTA stands for New Trainer Aircraft.<ref name="Bertorelli">{{cite web|last1=Bertorelli|first1=Paul|title=NBAA 2009 Video Series: Hawker Beechcraft's Turboprop Attack Aircraft|url=http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/NBAA2009_ExclusiveVideo_HawkerBeechcraft_T6LightAttackAircraft_201365-1.html|website=AvWeb|date=21 October 2009|access-date=3 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091024035927/http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/NBAA2009_ExclusiveVideo_HawkerBeechcraft_T6LightAttackAircraft_201365-1.html|archive-date=24 October 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>

;T-6B Texan II : Upgraded version of the T-6A with a digital [[glass cockpit]] that includes a [[Head-Up Display]] (HUD), six [[multi-function display]]s (MFD) and [[HOTAS|Hands on Throttle And Stick]] (HOTAS),<ref>[http://www.cmcelectronics.ca/En/Prodserv/Milav/milav_csi_cockpit4000_en.html?.v=1 CMC Electronics Cockpit 4000 for Turboprop and Jet Trainers] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927181354/http://www.cmcelectronics.ca/En/Prodserv/Milav/milav_csi_cockpit4000_en.html?.v=1 |date=27 September 2007 }} Article</ref> used by the USN for Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard [[Naval aviator (United States)|Naval Aviator]] training at [[Naval Air Station Whiting Field]] and [[Naval Air Station Corpus Christi]]; and at the [[United States Naval Test Pilot School]].

;AT-6B Wolverine : Initial armed version of the T-6B for primary weapons training or light attack roles. It has the same digital cockpit, but upgraded to include datalink and integrated electro-optical sensors along with several weapons configurations.<ref name="Bertorelli"/><ref name="HawkerBeechcraft">{{cite web|url = https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/military/at-6_ab/|title = Beechcraft AT-6|access-date = 4 October 2008|last = Hawker Beechcraft Corporation|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081001141540/http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/military/at-6_ab/|archive-date = 1 October 2008|df = dmy-all}}</ref> Engine power is increased to {{cvt|1600|shp}} with the [[Pratt & Whitney Canada]] [[PT6]]-68D engine, and the structure is reinforced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/at-6b-light-attack/|title=AT-6B Light Attack Aircraft / Trainer|work=airforce-technology.com|access-date=5 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703110253/http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/at-6b-light-attack/|archive-date=3 July 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/military_and_special_mission/light_attack.aspx Light Attack – Affordable. Capable. Sustainable] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101002165000/http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/military_and_special_mission/light_attack.aspx |date=2 October 2010 }}</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Beechcraft/posts/983420831670813 Beechcraft displays at Paris Air Show 2015] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019001034/https://www.facebook.com/Beechcraft/posts/983420831670813 |date=19 October 2015 }} ''Beechcraft'' 30 May 2015.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://defense.txtav.com/en/at-6|title = AT-6 Wolverine Light Attack|access-date = 10 September 2019|author = Textron Aviation Defense LLC|work = defense.txtav.com|year = 2019|archive-date = 15 January 2025|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250115013203/https://defense.txtav.com/en/at-6|url-status = live}}</ref>

;T-6C Texan II : Upgraded version of the T-6B with wing hard points, primarily designated for export sales.<ref>[http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/06/General-Science-GTRI-Helps-Transform-T6-Trainer-Into-A-Light-Attack-Aircraft/ "GTRI helps transform a T-6 trainer into a light attack aircraft."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723145258/http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/06/General-Science-GTRI-Helps-Transform-T6-Trainer-Into-A-Light-Attack-Aircraft/ |date=23 July 2012 }} ''Georgia Institute of Technology'', 15 June 2012.</ref>

;T-6D Texan II : Version based on T-6B and C for the US Army for operational support, testing, utility, and chase plane roles.<ref>[http://txtav.com/en/newsroom/2015/06/beechcraft-delivers-four-t6-military-training-aircraft-to-united-states-army "Beechcraft delivers four T-6 military training aircraft to United States Army"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621061157/http://txtav.com/en/newsroom/2015/06/beechcraft-delivers-four-t6-military-training-aircraft-to-united-states-army |date=21 June 2015 }} ''Textron Aviation'', 15 June 2015.</ref>

;AT-6E Wolverine : Production armed version of the T-6 for primary weapons training or light attack roles.<ref name="TextronNov21"/>

;T-6TH Texan II :Version of the T-6C for the [[Royal Thai Air Force]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name="TextronSept2020" /><ref name="TextronNov21-2" />  Locally designated '''B.F.22''' ({{langx|th|บ.ฝ.๒๒}}).<ref name=":1" />

;T-6JP Texan II: Version of the T-6 for the [[Japanese Air Self Defense Force]] to replace [[Fuji T-7]] trainers.<ref name="JASDF Vendors"></ref>

;AT-6TH Wolverine :Version of the AT-6E for the Royal Thai Air Force.<ref name="TextronNov21">{{cite press release |title=Royal Thai Air Force awards contract for fleet of Beechcraft AT-6 aircraft, becomes international launch customer for latest USAF Light Attack Aircraft |date=13 November 2021 |url=https://media.txtav.com/204668-royal-thai-air-force-awards-contract-for-fleet-of-beechcraft-at-6-aircraft-becomes-international-launch-customer-for-latest-usaf-light |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=Textron Aviation Defense}}</ref><ref name="Miller">{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Todd |date=14 November 2021 |title=Royal Thai Air Force Becomes International Launch Customer For U.S. Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine |url=https://theaviationist.com/2021/11/14/rtaf-orders-at-6e/ |access-date=16 November 2021 |work=The Aviationist |archive-date=15 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115214101/https://theaviationist.com/2021/11/14/rtaf-orders-at-6e/ |url-status=live }}</ref>  Originally locally designated '''B.JF.22''' ({{langx|th|บ.จฝ.๒๒}}), later changed to '''B.J.8''' ({{langx|th|บ.จ.๘}}).<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Thai Military Aircraft Designations |url=https://designation-systems.net/non-us/thailand.html |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=designation-systems.net}}</ref>

;CT-156 Harvard II : Version of the T-6A for NFTC with the Canadian Forces.<ref name="CF"/> Nearly identical to standard USAF and USN in terms of avionics, cockpit layout, and performance.

==Operators==
[[File:Beechcraft T-6 Texan II operators.png|thumb|400px|Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft operators]]
[[File:Raytheon T-6A Texan II, Brno CIAF 2007 (Greek Air Force 01).jpg|thumb|right|A Hellenic Air Force T-6A Texan II during CIAF in Brno]]
[[File:Iraq Air Force T-6A.jpg|thumb|right|An Iraqi Air Force T-6A Texan II]]
[[File:Royal Moroccan Air Force T-6.JPG|thumb|right|A [[Royal Moroccan Air Force]] T-6C Texan II during Marrakech Air Show]]

;{{flag|Argentina}}
* [[Argentine Air Force]] – 12 T-6C+ on order, six delivered as of June 2018.<ref name="janes.com"/>
;{{Flag|Canada}}
* [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] - 26 aircraft operated from [[CFB Moose Jaw]], Saskatchewan<ref name="CF"/>
** [[2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School]] – 26 CT-156 Harvard IIs for pilot training.<ref name="Military Balance 2025">{{cite book |title=The Military Balance |date=2025 |publisher=[[International Institute for Strategic Studies]] |isbn=978-1-041-04967-8}}</ref>{{rp|33}} <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/15-wing/2-flying-training-school.page|title=2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School|work=forces.gc.ca|access-date=12 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419052116/http://rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/15-wing/2-flying-training-school.page|archive-date=19 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
;{{Flag|Colombia}}
* [[Colombian Aerospace Force]] - 10 on order, six delivered as of December 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.defensa.com/colombia/fuerza-aerea-colombiana-continua-adquisicion-aviones|title=La Fuerza Aérea Colombiana continua la adquisición de aviones de entrenamiento|date=2 January 2023|access-date=2 January 2023}}</ref>
;{{Flag|Greece}}
* [[Hellenic Air Force]] 45 T-6A<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.haf.gr/en/mission/weapons/weapon.asp?id=27 |title=Hellenic Air Force Weapons - T-6A TEXAN II |access-date=12 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610082715/http://www.haf.gr/en/mission/weapons/weapon.asp?id=27 |archive-date=10 June 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
;{{Flag|Iraq}}
* [[Iraqi Air Force]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=The Penny Drops: Iraq Chooses its COIN Aircraft |work=Defense Industry Daily |date=12 August 2009 |access-date=14 August 2009 |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/iraq-issues-rfp-for-coin-aircraft-03281/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090821175735/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/iraq-issues-rfp-for-coin-aircraft-03281/ |archive-date=21 August 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>
;{{Flag|Israel}}
* [[Israeli Air Force]] 20 T-6A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=90688|title=World Air Forces 2023|publisher=Flight Global|year=2022|page=21|access-date=2 January 2024|archive-date=1 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401030915/https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=90688|url-status=live}}</ref>
;{{Flag|Mexico}}
* [[Mexican Air Force]] 6 T-6C+ delivered in 2012.<ref name="Defenseindustrydaily.com"/><ref>{{cite news | title = Mexico compra en EU aviones militares para practicas | date = 9 January 2012 | url = http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/821430.html | work = Notimex | access-date = 10 January 2012 | language = es | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120111193243/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/821430.html | archive-date = 11 January 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref> A follow-on order for 6 more planes was made, due for delivery in late 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/mexicos-t-6c-turboprop-planes-sivas-1st-counterpart-07274/|title=Mexico's T-6C+ Turboprop Planes: SIVA's 1st Counterpart|publisher=defenseindustrydaily.com|date=24 October 2013|access-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020003851/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/mexicos-t-6c-turboprop-planes-sivas-1st-counterpart-07274/|archive-date=20 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Mexican Navy]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2014-news/april-2014-navy-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-security-global-news/1713-mexican-navy-places-initial-order-for-beechcraft-t-6c-trainers.html |title=Mexican Navy Places Initial Order for Beechcraft T-6C+ Trainers |date=3 April 2014 |access-date=4 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407081129/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2014-news/april-2014-navy-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-security-global-news/1713-mexican-navy-places-initial-order-for-beechcraft-t-6c-trainers.html |archive-date=7 April 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref>
;{{Flag|Morocco}}
* [[Royal Moroccan Air Force]] 24 T-6Cs in service as of January 2012.<ref name="kansas.com"/>
;{{Flag|New Zealand}}
* [[Royal New Zealand Air Force]] – 11 T-6C<ref>{{cite press release |author1=Minister of Defence Jonathan Coleman |title=New military pilot training aircraft arrive in NZ |url=https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-military-pilot-training-aircraft-arrive-nz |website=Beehive.govt.nz |access-date=2 January 2024 |date=22 August 2014}}</ref> operated from [[RNZAF Base Ohakea]], Manawatu
** [[No. 14 Squadron RNZAF|No. 14 Squadron]] – Pilot training<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/new-zealand-signs-t-6c-trainer-deal-395261/|title=New Zealand signs T-6C trainer deal|work=flightglobal.com|access-date=12 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207183649/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/new-zealand-signs-t-6c-trainer-deal-395261/|archive-date=7 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
** [[Central Flying School RNZAF|Central Flying School]] – Qualified Flight Instructor training
** [[Black Falcons]] – Aerobatic display team<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wilson |first1=Libby |title=Air Force Black Falcons show off new T-6C Texan planes |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/74194377/air-force-black-falcons-show-off-new-t-6c-texan-planes |access-date=2 January 2024 |work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |date=19 November 2015 |archive-date=20 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720134646/https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/74194377/air-force-black-falcons-show-off-new-t-6c-texan-planes |url-status=live }}</ref>
;{{Flag|Thailand}}
* [[Royal Thai Air Force]] - $162 million order placed in 2020 for 12 designated the T-6TH.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|author=Arnaud |url=https://www.avionslegendaires.net/2020/09/actu/textron-aviation-place-son-t-6c-texan-ii-en-thailande/|title=Textron Aviation place son T-6C Texan II en Thaïlande |work=Avionslegendaires.net |date=29 September 2020 |trans-title=Textron Aviation places its T-6C Texan II in Thailand |language=French |access-date=2 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="TextronSept2020">{{cite press release |title=Royal Thai Air Force equips pilot cadre with advanced training program, awards Textron Aviation Defense with a contract for 12 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft, training, spares and support services |url=https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2020/Royal-Thai-Air-Force-equips-pilot-cadre-with-advanced-training-program-awards-Textron-Aviation-Defense-with-a-contract-for-12-Beechcraft-T-6C-Texan-II-aircraft-training-spares-and-support-services/default.aspx |website=Textron |access-date=2 January 2024 |date=28 September 2020}}</ref><ref name="TextronNov21-2"/> Delivery scheduled for late 2022 and early 2023.<ref name="TextronNov21-2">{{cite press release |title=Royal Thai Air Force fleet of 12 Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II nearing manufacturing completion, aces installment milestone inspections |url=https://media.txtav.com/204826-royal-thai-air-force-fleet-of-12-beechcraft-t-6th-texan-ii-nearing-manufacturing-completion-aces-installment-milestone-inspections |website=Textron Aviation |access-date=2 January 2024 |date=18 November 2021}}</ref> $143 million order placed in 2021 for 8 AT-6 Wolverines designated AT-6TH to be delivered from 2024.<ref name="TextronNov21"/>
;{{Flag|Tunisia}}
* [[Tunisian Air Force]]
** No. 13 Squadron<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://militaryleak.com/2022/11/10/tunisian-air-force-receives-first-beechcraft-t-6c-texan-ii-trainer-aircraft/|title=Tunisian Air Force Receives First Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Trainer Aircraft|date=9 November 2022|website=MilitaryLeak}}</ref>
;{{Flag|United Kingdom}} 
* [[Royal Air Force]]<ref name=RAF/> 
** [[RAF Valley]], Anglesey, Wales
*** [[No. 72 Squadron RAF|No. 72 Squadron]] – 14 Texan T1s for Basic Fast Jet Training.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ukaviation.news/first-t-6c-texan-trainers-arrive-raf-valley/|access-date=21 January 2020|title=First T-6C Texan trainers arrive at RAF Valley|date=16 February 2018}}</ref>
;{{Flag|United States}}
* [[United States Air Force]]
** [[Air Education and Training Command]]
* [[United States Army]] 4 T-6D Texan II as of January 2025<ref name="Military Balance 2025"/>{{rp|37}}
** [[Redstone Arsenal]], [[Huntsville, Alabama]]
* [[United States Navy]]
** [[Naval Air Training Command]]
** [[Naval Air Warfare Center]]
*** [[United States Naval Test Pilot School]] - 2 former USAF AT-6E Wolverine.<ref name="Key.aero"/>[[File:Five T-6C Texan II (601-605) for Vietnam People's Air Force.jpg|thumb|A line of Vietnamese T-6C on their delivery.]]
;{{Flag|Vietnam}}
* [[Vietnam People's Air Force]] (Air Force Officer's College)- All 12 T-6C aircraft have arrived in Vietnam, with the last batch of three landing at Tan Son Nhat Airport on September 22nd, 2025. They will be transferred to the 920th Air Force Regiment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-20 |title=United States Expands U.S.-Vietnam Defense Cooperation with Delivery of T-6C Trainer Aircraft |url=https://vn.usembassy.gov/united-states-expands-u-s-vietnam-defense-cooperation-with-delivery-of-t-6c-trainer-aircraft/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=[[Consulate General of the United States, Ho Chi Minh City]] |publisher=[[United States Department of State]] |language=en-US |quote=The handover of five next generation American-made T-6C Trainer Aircraft demonstrates the U.S. commitment to partner with Vietnam as it develops self-reliant defense capabilities in accordance with the U.S. – Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-20 |title=COMPACAF Attends Historic T-6C Aircraft Delivery to Vietnam |url=https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3972875/compacaf-attends-historic-t-6c-aircraft-delivery-to-vietnam/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=[[Pacific Air Forces]] |publisher=[[United States Air Force]] |language=en-US |quote=...with the full complement of 12 T-6C aircraft scheduled for delivery by 2025.}}</ref>

=== Future Operators ===
;{{Flag|Japan}}
* [[Japanese Air Self-Defense Force]] - Unspecified number ordered, likely to enter service before 2030.<ref name="Japan Selects T-6"></ref>

[[File:Raytheon AT-6B Texan II.jpg|right|thumb|An AT-6B at RIAT 2010]]

==Specifications (T-6A)==
[[File:T-6 Texan Take to the Skies Airfest 2016.jpg|thumb|right|A T-6 Texan II at Take to the Skies Airfest 2016]]
{{Aircraft specs
|ref=Global Security,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/t-6-specs.htm|title=T-6A Harvard II Joint Primary Air Training System (JPATS)|author=John Pike|work=globalsecurity.org|access-date=12 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506053432/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/t-6-specs.htm|archive-date=6 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> USAF,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=124|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728221415/http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=124|url-status= dead|title=USAF Fact sheet T-6A Texan II|archive-date=28 July 2012}}</ref> EASA<ref name="easa">{{cite web|url=https://www.easa.europa.eu/system/files/dfu/TCDS%20EASA%20IM%20A%20636%20Issue%201.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922073834/http://www.easa.europa.eu/system/files/dfu/TCDS%20EASA%20IM%20A%20636%20Issue%201.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 September 2017|title=Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.636 Textron Model 3000|publisher=European Aviation Safety Agency|date=23 June 2017}}</ref> and
USN<ref>NATOPS Flight Manual T-6A, NAVY (NAVAIR) A1-T6AAA-NFM-100, Change 5, 15 June 2010</ref>
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|crew= Two
|capacity=Two passengers
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|length ft=33
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|fuel capacity=149.0 Imp gal (677.5 liters, 1200 lb)
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|eng1 shp=1100

|prop blade number=4
|prop name=Hartzell HC-E4A-2 Hub with E9612 blades
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|g limits= +7.0g/−3.5g
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==See also==
{{Portal|Aviation}}
{{aircontent|
|related=
* [[Pilatus PC-9]]
|similar aircraft=
* [[Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano]]
* [[Fuji T-7]]
* [[HAL HTT-40]]
* [[Pilatus PC-21]]
* [[KAI KT-1]]
* [[PZL-130 Orlik]]
* [[Short Tucano]]
* [[TAI Hürkuş]]
* [[Hongdu Yakovlev CJ-7]]
* [[UTVA Kobac]]
|lists=
* [[List of active Canadian military aircraft]]
* [[List of active United States military aircraft]]
|see also=
}}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Beechcraft T-6 Texan II}}
* [https://defense.txtav.com/en/t-6c Beechcraft T-6C Texan II official site]
* {{webarchive |date=28 July 2012 |url=https://archive.today/20120728221415/http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=124 |title=United States Air Force T-6 Texan II fact sheet}}
* [http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1100&tid=1700&ct=1 United States Navy T-6 Texan II fact sheet] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418044224/http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1100&tid=1700&ct=1 |date=18 April 2012 }}
* [http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/ct-156.page Royal Canadian Air Force CT-156 page]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080309170823/http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/military/t-6a/not_pc_9.pdf Hawker Beechcraft T-6 comparison to PC-9]

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