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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-37 Tweet

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-37 Tweet at a glance — top speed 685 vs 684 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 2,980 kg, built 211 vs 1,269 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Cessna
First flight 1 July 2002 12 October 1954
Year introduced 2008 1957
Number produced 211 units 1269 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.1 m
Height 3.8 m 2.8 m
Length 11.2 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 465 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-37 Tweet?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the T-37 Tweet's 684 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher service ceiling at 11,948 meters (39,199 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-37 Tweet?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the T-37 Tweet's 2,980 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-37 Tweet?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-37 Tweet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 51 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.