EMB 312 Tucano vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the PC-7 Turbo Trainer are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,200 km for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 618 for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 14 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1966 vs 1980).

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 16 August 1980
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 624 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 618 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.4 m β—‰
Length 9.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 448 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,916 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,145 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,870 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW β—‰
Wing area 16.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.4 m β—‰
Height 3.2 m β—‰
Length 9.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 412 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,200 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,060 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,330 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano 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 EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 5 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.