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Pilatus PC-24 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Pilatus PC-24 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 787 vs 412 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 2,700 kg, built 100 vs 618 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Pilatus
First flight 11 May 2015 12 April 1966
Year introduced 2018 1978
Number produced 100 units 618 units
Average unit price $12 million $1.5 million
Wing area 30.9 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 10.4 m
Height 5.3 m 3.2 m
Length 16.8 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-24 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 40 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.