EMB 312 Tucano vs PC-9
The EMB 312 Tucano and the PC-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Pilatus respectively. Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 593 km/h for the PC-9. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,537 km for the PC-9. The PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano. The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 265 for the PC-9. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 4 years before the PC-9 (1980 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 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 trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 4 years before the PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 265 units of the PC-9.