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Jet Provost vs Pilatus PC-24

Jet Provost vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 787 km/h, range 1,445 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 8,005 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
Jet Provost Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Pilatus
First flight 26 June 1954 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1955 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 17.0 m
Height 3.1 m 5.3 m
Length 10.4 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Jet Provost's 707 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Jet Provost's 10.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-24?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 63 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.