Hürkus vs PC-9
| 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, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 ◉ |
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| Wing area | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hürkus or PC-9?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Hürkus's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hürkus or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Hürkus's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hürkus or PC-9?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or PC-9?
The PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 29 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or PC-9?
The PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.