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Ansat vs Pilatus PC-21

Kazan Helicopters Ansat military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ansat
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🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
Ansat Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters Pilatus
First flight 17 August 1999 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2013 2008
Number produced 50 units 211 units
Average unit price $8 million $9 million
Wing area 103.9 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 9.1 m
Height 3.4 m 3.8 m
Length 13.8 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 505 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The Ansat and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Kazan Helicopters and Pilatus respectively.

The Pilatus PC-21 reaches 685 km/h — 2.5:1 the Ansat's 275 km/h. The Ansat has an operational range of 505 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ansat.

The Ansat has been produced in 50 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. Unit cost is $8M for the Ansat vs $9M for the Pilatus PC-21. The Ansat first flew 3 years before the Pilatus PC-21 (1999 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ansat or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Ansat's 275 km/h, a difference of 410 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Ansat's 505 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Ansat's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Ansat's 3,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or Pilatus PC-21?
The Ansat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Ansat at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 5 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.