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Jet Provost vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Jet Provost vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 707 vs 412 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 2,700 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
Jet Provost PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Pilatus
First flight 26 June 1954 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1955 1978
Number produced N/A 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.4 m
Height 3.1 m 3.2 m
Length 10.4 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 23 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.