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Pilatus PC-21 vs S330 / S333

Pilatus PC-21 vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 685 vs 194 km/h, range 1,333 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 1,157 kg.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Schweizer
First flight 1 July 2002 14 June 1988
Year introduced 2008 1992
Number produced 211 units N/A
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 8.4 m
Height 3.8 m 3.4 m
Length 11.2 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 590 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 491 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 16 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.