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OV-10 Bronco vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

OV-10 Bronco vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 452 vs 412 km/h, range 2,222 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 6,552 vs 2,700 kg, built 360 vs 618 units.

North American OV-10 Bronco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OV-10 Bronco
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
OV-10 Bronco PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Pilatus
First flight 16 July 1965 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1967 1978
Number produced 360 units 618 units
Average unit price $1 million $1.5 million
Wing area 88.7 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 10.4 m
Height 4.6 m 3.2 m
Length 12.7 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 2,222 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 8,780 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,552 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 3,261 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 776 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OV-10 Bronco or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The OV-10 Bronco is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OV-10 Bronco or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The OV-10 Bronco has a longer range at 2,222 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the OV-10 Bronco or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the OV-10 Bronco or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,552 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the OV-10 Bronco or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the OV-10 Bronco or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the OV-10 Bronco or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The OV-10 Bronco entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OV-10 Bronco or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.