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Calidus B250 vs Pilatus PC-9

Calidus B250 vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 557 vs 593 km/h, range 2,400 vs 1,537 km, built 2 vs 265 units.

Calidus B250 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Calidus B250
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
Calidus B250 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Calidus Pilatus
First flight 1 July 2017 7 May 1984
Year introduced 2018 1987
Number produced 2 units 265 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 10.2 m
Height -- m 3.3 m
Length -- m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 557 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Calidus B250 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 31 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.