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Hawker 400 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Hawker 400 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 860 vs 412 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 2,700 kg, built 951 vs 618 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
Hawker 400 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Pilatus
First flight 29 August 1978 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1978 1978
Number produced 951 units 618 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $1.5 million
Wing area 22.4 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.4 m
Height 4.2 m 3.2 m
Length 14.8 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 448 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
Both the Hawker 400 and PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service in the same year: 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.