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Pilatus PC-21 vs NAMC YS-11

Pilatus PC-21 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 685 vs 470 km/h, range 1,333 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 23,500 kg, built 211 vs 182 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus NAMC
First flight 1 July 2002 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2008 1965
Number produced 211 units 182 units
Average unit price $9 million $2.2 million
Wing area 15.2 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 32.0 m
Height 3.8 m 9.0 m
Length 11.2 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 43 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.