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Mi-34 Hermit vs Pilatus PC-21

Mi-34 Hermit vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 210 vs 685 km/h, range 450 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 4,250 kg, built 27 vs 211 units.

Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
Mi-34 Hermit Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mil Pilatus
First flight 17 November 1986 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1993 2008
Number produced 27 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area -- m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 2.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 450 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-34 Hermit or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-34 Hermit or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-34 Hermit or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-34 Hermit or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-34 Hermit or Pilatus PC-21?
The Mi-34 Hermit is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-34 Hermit or Pilatus PC-21?
The Mi-34 Hermit entered service first in 1993, 15 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-34 Hermit or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.