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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 685 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 13,472 kg, built 211 vs 200 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus KAI
First flight 1 July 2002 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2008 2005
Number produced 211 units 200 units
Average unit price $9 million $25 million
Wing area 15.2 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.2 m
Height 3.8 m 4.8 m
Length 11.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 1,155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 3 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.