Pilatus PC-21 vs Yak-18 Max
Pilatus PC-21 vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 685 vs 300 km/h, range 1,333 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 1,320 kg.
Specifications
|
Pilatus PC-21 |
Yak-18 Max |
| Origin country |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Pilatus |
Yakovlev |
| First flight |
1 July 2002 |
1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced |
2008 |
1946 |
| Number produced |
211 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$9 million |
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| Wing area |
15.2 m² |
17.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.1 m |
10.6 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
3.4 m |
| Length |
11.2 m |
8.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
685 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,333 km |
700 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,580 m |
5,060 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,250 kg |
1,320 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,270 kg |
1,025 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1,193 kW
|
1 x 224 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 385 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 62 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
