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Fuji T-1 vs Pilatus PC-21

Fuji T-1 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 925 vs 685 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 4,250 kg, built 66 vs 211 units.

Fuji T-1 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-1
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
Fuji T-1 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Pilatus
First flight 1 January 1958 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1961 2008
Number produced 66 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 22.2 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.1 m
Height 4.1 m 3.8 m
Length 12.1 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 925 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 14,400 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,420 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-1 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Fuji T-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-1 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Fuji T-1's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-1 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher service ceiling at 14,400 meters (47,244 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-1 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-1 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Fuji T-1 is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-1 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Fuji T-1 entered service first in 1961, 47 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-1 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 66 units of the Fuji T-1.