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MB-326K vs Pilatus PC-21

MB-326K vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 685 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 4,250 kg, built 800 vs 211 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
MB-326K Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 10 December 1957 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1962 2008
Number produced 800 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.1 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 10.7 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-21?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-21?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-21?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-21?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 46 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-21?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.