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Kawasaki T-4 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Kawasaki T-4 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 412 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 2,700 kg, built 200 vs 618 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Pilatus
First flight 29 July 1985 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1988 1978
Number produced 200 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.4 m
Height 4.6 m 3.2 m
Length 13.0 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 626 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 10 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.