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MB-326K vs Pilatus PC-24

MB-326K vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 787 km/h, range 1,850 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 8,005 kg, built 800 vs 100 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
MB-326K Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 10 December 1957 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1962 2018
Number produced 800 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 17.0 m
Height 3.7 m 5.3 m
Length 10.7 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-24?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-24?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 56 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-24?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.