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Pilatus PC-21 vs Aermacchi S-211

Pilatus PC-21 vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 685 vs 667 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 2,750 kg, built 211 vs 60 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Aermacchi
First flight 1 July 2002 10 April 1981
Year introduced 2008 1984
Number produced 211 units 60 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 8.4 m
Height 3.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 24 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.