F-28 vs PC-24
Overview
The F-28 and the PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Enstrom and Pilatus respectively.
The PC-24 reaches 787 km/h — 4.4x the F-28's 180 km/h. The F-28 has an operational range of 446 km vs 3,700 km for the PC-24. The PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 3,658 m for the F-28. At 8,005 kg MTOW, the PC-24 is 6.8x the F-28's 1,179 kg.
The F-28 has been produced in 32 units vs 100 for the PC-24. Unit cost is $4M for the F-28 vs $12M for the PC-24. The F-28 first flew 55 years before the PC-24 (1960 vs 2015).
| American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enstrom |
| First flight | 12 November 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 11 May 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,658 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,179 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 712 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 168 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 30.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 787 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,005 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,967 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 765 kgf ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-28 or PC-24?
The PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 607 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-28 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-28 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-28 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the F-28 or PC-24?
The PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-28 or PC-24?
The PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the F-28 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-28 or PC-24?
The F-28 entered service first in 1965, 53 years before the PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-28 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.