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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-67 Firefly

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 685 vs 282 km/h, range 1,333 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 1,157 kg, built 211 vs 250 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Slingsby
First flight 1 July 2002 12 March 1974
Year introduced 2008 1974
Number produced 211 units 250 units
Average unit price $9 million $500K
Wing area 15.2 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.7 m
Height 3.8 m 2.4 m
Length 11.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 753 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 403 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 34 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.