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MB-326K vs Pilatus PC-9

MB-326K vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 593 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 3,200 kg, built 800 vs 265 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
MB-326K Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Pilatus
First flight 10 December 1957 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1962 1987
Number produced 800 units 265 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.3 m
Length 10.7 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-9?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-9?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-9?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-9?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-9?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-9?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 25 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Pilatus PC-9?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.