What is the calculated glide distance for a T-6 at 125 KIAS after losing 2,000 feet of altitude?

For a T-6 Texan II, the glide distance can be estimated using a general glide ratio that is common for many general aviation aircraft. The glide ratio for the T-6 is approximately 10:1, meaning that for every 1,000 feet of altitude lost, the aircraft can glide about 10,000 feet (or approximately 1.89 nautical miles).

When losing 2,000 feet of altitude, you can expect the glide distance to be around 20,000 feet. Converting feet to miles, this translates to about 3.8 miles.

However, the calculation slightly varies based on aircraft configuration and environmental conditions, with most estimates rounding this distance to 4 miles in calm conditions. The selection of 2 miles in the original answer may not reflect these calculations accurately, as it underestimates the glide capability of the T-6 significantly.

Thus, the glide distance after losing 2,000 feet at 125 KIAS is most accurately represented by the option indicating 4 miles.