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Pilatus PC-21 vs SAAB 105

Pilatus PC-21 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 685 vs 970 km/h, range 1,333 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 4,635 kg, built 211 vs 192 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Saab
First flight 1 July 2002 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2008 1967
Number produced 211 units 192 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.5 m
Height 3.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or SAAB 105?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 41 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or SAAB 105?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.