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Pilatus PC-21 vs Yak-130 Mitten

Pilatus PC-21 vs Yak-130 Mitten at a glance — top speed 685 vs 1,060 km/h, range 1,333 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 10,290 kg, built 211 vs 186 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Yakovlev
First flight 1 July 2002 26 May 1996
Year introduced 2008 2010
Number produced 211 units 186 units
Average unit price $9 million $18 million
Wing area 15.2 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.8 m
Height 3.8 m 4.8 m
Length 11.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 2,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 2 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.