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Pilatus PC-21 vs T-7 Red Hawk

Pilatus PC-21 vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 685 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 5,500 kg, built 211 vs 2 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Boeing
First flight 1 July 2002 20 December 2016
Year introduced 2008 2028
Number produced 211 units 2 units
Average unit price $9 million $22 million
Wing area 15.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.0 m
Height 3.8 m 4.0 m
Length 11.2 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 615 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 20 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-7 Red Hawk?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.