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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Pilatus PC-9

Air Tractor AT-500 vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 248 vs 593 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 3,200 kg, built 470 vs 265 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Pilatus
First flight 25 April 1986 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1987 1987
Number produced 470 units 265 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 26.8 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 10.2 m
Height 3.0 m 3.3 m
Length 10.2 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 0 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.