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Calidus B250 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Calidus B250 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 557 vs 412 km/h, range 2,400 vs 1,200 km, built 2 vs 618 units.

Calidus B250 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Calidus B250
Specifications
Calidus B250 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Calidus Pilatus
First flight 1 July 2017 12 April 1966
Year introduced 2018 1978
Number produced 2 units 618 units
Average unit price $25 million $1.5 million
Wing area -- m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 10.4 m
Height -- m 3.2 m
Length -- m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 557 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Calidus B250 is faster with a maximum speed of 557 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Calidus B250 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 40 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.