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Pilatus PC-24 vs S330 / S333

Pilatus PC-24 vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 787 vs 194 km/h, range 3,700 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 1,157 kg.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Schweizer
First flight 11 May 2015 14 June 1988
Year introduced 2018 1992
Number produced 100 units N/A
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 8.4 m
Height 5.3 m 3.4 m
Length 16.8 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 590 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 593 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 entered service first in 1992, 26 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.