Hürkus vs PC-21

Turkish trainer aircraft, renowned for 21st-century design, and operational in armed forces pilot training and light attack missions.
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI
First flight 29 August 2013
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 18 units
Average unit price $-- million
Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century.
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 211 units
Average unit price $9 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 11.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 10,577 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW
Profile drawing of TAI Hürkus
Wing area 15.2 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.2 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW
Profile drawing of Pilatus PC-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or PC-21?
The PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Hürkus's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürkus or PC-21?
The PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Hürkus's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürkus or PC-21?
The PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or PC-21?
The PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 8 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or PC-21?
The PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.