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Hawker 400 vs Pilatus PC-9

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
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Specifications
Hawker 400 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Pilatus
First flight 29 August 1978 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1978 1987
Number produced 951 units 265 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 10.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.3 m
Length 14.8 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 2 x 658 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Overview

The Hawker 400 and the Pilatus PC-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 860 km/h for the Hawker 400 vs 593 km/h for the Pilatus PC-9. The Hawker 400 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 1,537 km for the Pilatus PC-9. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,600 m for the Pilatus PC-9. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the Hawker 400 is 2.3x the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.

The Hawker 400 has been produced in 951 units vs 265 for the Pilatus PC-9. The Hawker 400 first flew 6 years before the Pilatus PC-9 (1978 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 267 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 9 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.