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Fuji T-7 vs Pilatus PC-21

Fuji T-7 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — max takeoff weight 1,585 vs 4,250 kg, built 49 vs 211 units.

Fuji T-7 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-7
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
Fuji T-7 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Pilatus
First flight 1 January 2002 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2003 2008
Number produced 49 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 16.5 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 3.0 m 3.8 m
Length 8.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 685 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,333 km
Service ceiling -- m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,585 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the Fuji T-7 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Fuji T-7's 1,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-7 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Fuji T-7's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-7 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Fuji T-7 entered service first in 2003, 5 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-7 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 49 units of the Fuji T-7.