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CT/4 Airtrainer vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

CT/4 Airtrainer vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 387 vs 412 km/h, range 963 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,180 vs 2,700 kg, built 155 vs 618 units.

Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇿 CT/4 Airtrainer
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
CT/4 Airtrainer PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace Pilatus
First flight 23 February 1972 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1973 1978
Number produced 155 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 12.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.4 m
Height 2.6 m 3.2 m
Length 7.2 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 387 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 963 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 5,550 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CT/4 Airtrainer or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 387 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer 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 CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer entered service first in 1973, 5 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.