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EMB 312 Tucano vs Pilatus PC-9

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Pilatus
First flight 16 August 1980 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1983 1987
Number produced 624 units 265 units
Average unit price $1.7 million --
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.2 m
Height 3.4 m 3.3 m
Length 9.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,537 km for the Pilatus PC-9. The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 4 years before the Pilatus PC-9 (1980 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 4 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.