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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-23 Uirapuru

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 685 vs 225 km/h, range 1,333 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 840 kg, built 211 vs 155 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Aerotec
First flight 1 July 2002 2 June 1965
Year introduced 2008 1968
Number produced 211 units 155 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 8.5 m
Height 3.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.2 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 40 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.