Alarus CH2000 vs PC-21
The Alarus CH2000 and the PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and Pilatus respectively. The PC-21 reaches 685 km/h — 2.6x the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 1,333 km for the PC-21. The PC-21 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. At 4,250 kg MTOW, the PC-21 is 5.5x the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg. The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 211 for the PC-21. Unit cost is $0.725M for the Alarus CH2000 vs $9M for the PC-21. The Alarus CH2000 first flew 7 years before the PC-21 (1995 vs 2002).
| Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AMD |
| First flight | 1 January 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 150 units |
| Average unit price | $725K |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 1 July 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Wing area | 12.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 265 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,810 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 767 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 492 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 87 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 15.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 685 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,580 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,270 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,193 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or PC-21?
The PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or PC-21?
The PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or PC-21?
The PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Alarus CH2000 at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or PC-21?
The Alarus CH2000 entered service first in 1995, 13 years before the PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or PC-21?
The PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.