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Jet Provost vs Pilatus PC-9

Jet Provost vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 707 vs 593 km/h, range 1,445 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 3,200 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
Jet Provost Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Pilatus
First flight 26 June 1954 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1955 1987
Number produced N/A 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.1 m 3.3 m
Length 10.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-9?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Jet Provost's 11,200 meters (36,745 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-9?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-9?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or Pilatus PC-9?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 32 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.