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Kawasaki T-4 vs Pilatus PC-21

Kawasaki T-4 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 685 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,250 kg, built 200 vs 211 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Pilatus
First flight 29 July 1985 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1988 2008
Number produced 200 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 9.1 m
Height 4.6 m 3.8 m
Length 13.0 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 353 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 20 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.