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Pilatus PC-21 vs Yak-11 Moose

Pilatus PC-21 vs Yak-11 Moose at a glance — top speed 685 vs 465 km/h, range 1,333 vs 1,280 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 2,500 kg, built 211 vs 4,566 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-11 Moose
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 Yak-11 Moose
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Yakovlev
First flight 1 July 2002 10 November 1945
Year introduced 2008 1946
Number produced 211 units 4566 units
Average unit price $9 million $30K
Wing area 15.2 m² 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.4 m
Height 3.8 m 3.3 m
Length 11.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 465 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 2,500 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 419 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 62 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus 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 Pilatus PC-21.