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EMB-314 Super Tucano vs Pilatus PC-9

EMB-314 Super Tucano vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 590 vs 593 km/h, range 2,855 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 5,400 vs 3,200 kg, built 260 vs 265 units.

Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB-314 Super Tucano
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
EMB-314 Super Tucano Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Pilatus
First flight 2 June 1999 7 May 1984
Year introduced 2003 1987
Number produced 260 units 265 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.2 m
Height 4.0 m 3.3 m
Length 11.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 2,855 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 590 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a longer range at 2,855 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB-314 Super 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-314 Super Tucano's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 16 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.