PC-21 vs Yak-11 Moose
The PC-21 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Yakovlev respectively. Top speed is 685 km/h for the PC-21 vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The PC-21 has an operational range of 1,333 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The PC-21 operates at altitudes up to 11,580 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. The PC-21 has been produced in 211 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. Unit cost is $9M for the PC-21 vs $0.03M for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 57 years before the PC-21 (1945 vs 2002).
| Swiss trainer aircraft, known for deployments in military aviation schools around the world since the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 1 July 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $9 million |
| Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Yakovlev |
| First flight | 10 November 1945 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 4566 units |
| Average unit price | $0.0 million |
| Wing area | 15.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 685 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,333 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,580 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,270 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 15.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 465 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,280 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,900 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 419 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Yak-11 Moose at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 62 years before the PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 211 units of the PC-21.