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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-28 Trojan

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 685 vs 552 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 3,856 kg, built 211 vs 1,948 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus North American
First flight 1 July 2002 24 September 1949
Year introduced 2008 1950
Number produced 211 units 1948 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 12.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.2 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 133 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 58 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.