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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-34 Mentor

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 685 vs 396 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 4,300 kg, built 211 vs 2,300 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Beechcraft
First flight 1 July 2002 2 December 1948
Year introduced 2008 1953
Number produced 211 units 2300 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.2 m
Height 3.8 m 2.9 m
Length 11.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 55 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.