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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-2 Buckeye

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 685 vs 838 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 5,931 kg, built 211 vs 529 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus North American
First flight 1 July 2002 31 January 1958
Year introduced 2008 1959
Number produced 211 units 529 units
Average unit price $9 million $1 million
Wing area 15.2 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 11.6 m
Height 3.8 m 4.5 m
Length 11.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-2 Buckeye?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-2 Buckeye?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 49 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.