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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 685 vs 970 km/h, range 1,333 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 6,832 kg, built 211 vs 6,557 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Lockheed
First flight 1 July 2002 22 March 1948
Year introduced 2008 1948
Number produced 211 units 6557 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 11.8 m
Height 3.8 m 3.6 m
Length 11.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star 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 T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 60 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.