AW169 vs Pilatus PC-21
AW169 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 306 vs 685 km/h, range 820 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 4,500 vs 4,250 kg, built 130 vs 211 units.
Specifications
|
AW169 |
Pilatus PC-21 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Pilatus |
| First flight |
10 May 2012 |
1 July 2002 |
| Year introduced |
2015 |
2008 |
| Number produced |
130 units |
211 units |
| Average unit price |
$9 million |
$9 million |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
15.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.1 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
4.5 m |
3.8 m |
| Length |
14.7 m |
11.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
306 km/h |
685 km/h |
| Operational range |
820 km |
1,333 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,000 m |
11,580 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,500 kg |
4,250 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,850 kg |
2,270 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 750 kW
|
1 x 1,193 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AW169 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the AW169's 306 km/h, a difference of 379 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW169 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the AW169's 820 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW169 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the AW169's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW169 or Pilatus PC-21?
The AW169 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AW169 or Pilatus PC-21?
The AW169 is longer at 14.7 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW169 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the AW169 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW169 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 7 years before the AW169 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW169 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 130 units of the AW169.
