PC-21 vs PC-9
| Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 1 July 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 15.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 685 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,580 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,270 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-21 or PC-9?
The PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-21 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-21 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-21 or PC-9?
The PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-21 or PC-9?
The PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-21 or PC-9?
The PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 21 years before the PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-21 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 211 units of the PC-21.