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Air Tractor AT-500 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Air Tractor AT-500 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 248 vs 412 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 2,700 kg, built 470 vs 618 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Pilatus
First flight 25 April 1986 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1987 1978
Number produced 470 units 618 units
Average unit price $500K $1.5 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 10.4 m
Height 3.0 m 3.2 m
Length 10.2 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 9 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.