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AW169 vs Pilatus PC-21

AgustaWestland AW169 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW169
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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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 375 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The AW169 and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Pilatus respectively.

The Pilatus PC-21 reaches 685 km/h — 2.2x the AW169's 306 km/h. The AW169 has an operational range of 820 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 5,000 m for the AW169.

The AW169 has been produced in 130 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. Unit cost is $9M for the AW169 vs $9M for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 first flew 10 years before the AW169 (2002 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.