EMB 312 Tucano vs PC-9

Overview

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).

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 trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
Pilatus PC-9 Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 265 units
Average unit price --
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 16.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 10.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 593 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,537 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,781 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.