AT-500 vs PC-9
Overview
The AT-500 and the PC-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Pilatus respectively.
The PC-9 reaches 593 km/h — 2.4x the AT-500's 248 km/h. The AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,537 km for the PC-9. The PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 11,000 m for the AT-500.
The AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 265 for the PC-9. The PC-9 first flew 2 years before the AT-500 (1984 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 25 April 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 470 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 26.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 248 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,754 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,109 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-500 or PC-9?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-500 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-500 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-500 or PC-9?
The AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-500 or PC-9?
The AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AT-500 or PC-9?
The PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 0 years before the AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-500 or PC-9?
The AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 265 units of the PC-9.