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CT/4 Airtrainer vs Pilatus PC-9

CT/4 Airtrainer vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 387 vs 593 km/h, range 963 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 1,180 vs 3,200 kg, built 155 vs 265 units.

Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇿 CT/4 Airtrainer
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
CT/4 Airtrainer Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pacific Aerospace Pilatus
First flight 23 February 1972 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1973 1987
Number produced 155 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.3 m
Length 7.2 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 387 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 963 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 5,550 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,180 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 387 km/h, a difference of 206 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 963 km.
Which can fly higher, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Pilatus PC-9?
The CT/4 Airtrainer entered service first in 1973, 14 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CT/4 Airtrainer or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.