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DA42 Twin Star vs Pilatus PC-24

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
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Specifications
DA42 Twin Star Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Pilatus
First flight 9 December 2002 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2004 2018
Number produced 600 units 100 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $12 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 17.0 m
Height 2.5 m 5.3 m
Length 8.0 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 2 x 50 kW 2 x 765 kgf
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Overview

The DA42 Twin Star and the Pilatus PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Pilatus respectively.

The Pilatus PC-24 reaches 787 km/h — 2.2x the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h. The DA42 Twin Star has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 3,700 km for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,000 m for the DA42 Twin Star. At 8,005 kg MTOW, the Pilatus PC-24 is 4.0x the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.

The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in 600 units vs 100 for the Pilatus PC-24. Unit cost is $1.3M for the DA42 Twin Star vs $12M for the Pilatus PC-24. The DA42 Twin Star first flew 13 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (2002 vs 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 354 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 2,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the DA42 Twin Star's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the DA42 Twin Star at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Pilatus PC-24?
The DA42 Twin Star entered service first in 2004, 14 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or Pilatus PC-24?
The DA42 Twin Star has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.