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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-45 Goshawk

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
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Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus McDonnell Douglas
First flight 1 July 2002 16 April 1988
Year introduced 2008 1992
Number produced 211 units 221 units
Average unit price $9 million $21 million
Wing area 15.2 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.4 m
Height 3.8 m 4.1 m
Length 11.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Overview

The Pilatus PC-21 and the T-45 Goshawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

Top speed is 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21 vs 1,038 km/h for the T-45 Goshawk. The Pilatus PC-21 has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 1,300 km for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk operates at altitudes up to 12,954 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21.

The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in 211 units vs 221 for the T-45 Goshawk. Unit cost is $9M for the Pilatus PC-21 vs $21M for the T-45 Goshawk. The T-45 Goshawk first flew 14 years before the Pilatus PC-21 (1988 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 353 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 16 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.