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Pilatus PC-21 vs TB-30 Epsilon

Pilatus PC-21 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 685 vs 356 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 1,250 kg, built 211 vs 19 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Socata
First flight 1 July 2002 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2008 1984
Number produced 211 units 19 units
Average unit price $9 million $1 million
Wing area 15.2 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 7.9 m
Height 3.8 m 2.7 m
Length 11.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 329 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 24 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.