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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-41 Mescalero

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 685 vs 232 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 1,134 kg, built 211 vs 838 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Cessna
First flight 1 July 2002 1 January 1964
Year introduced 2008 1965
Number produced 211 units 838 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.9 m
Height 3.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 453 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 43 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.