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Hürkus vs Pilatus PC-21

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
Hürkus Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Pilatus
First flight 29 August 2013 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2016 2008
Number produced 18 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area -- m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 11.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The Hürkus and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by TAI and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 574 km/h for the Hürkus vs 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21. The Hürkus has an operational range of 1,478 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 10,577 m for the Hürkus.

The Hürkus has been produced in 18 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 first flew 11 years before the Hürkus (2002 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.