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Pilatus PC-21 vs Pilatus PC-24

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
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Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Pilatus
First flight 1 July 2002 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2008 2018
Number produced 211 units 100 units
Average unit price $9 million $12 million
Wing area 15.2 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 17.0 m
Height 3.8 m 5.3 m
Length 11.2 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 765 kgf
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Overview

The Pilatus PC-21 and the Pilatus PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21 vs 787 km/h for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-21 has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 3,700 km for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21.

The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in 211 units vs 100 for the Pilatus PC-24. Unit cost is $9M for the Pilatus PC-21 vs $12M for the Pilatus PC-24. The Pilatus PC-21 first flew 13 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (2002 vs 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 10 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.