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Kawasaki T-4 vs Pilatus PC-24

Kawasaki T-4 vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 787 km/h, range 1,668 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 8,005 kg, built 200 vs 100 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Pilatus
First flight 29 July 1985 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1988 2018
Number produced 200 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 17.0 m
Height 4.6 m 5.3 m
Length 13.0 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 251 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 30 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.