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Pilatus PC-24 vs Aermacchi S-211

Pilatus PC-24 vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 787 vs 667 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 2,750 kg, built 100 vs 60 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Aermacchi
First flight 11 May 2015 10 April 1981
Year introduced 2018 1984
Number produced 100 units 60 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 8.4 m
Height 5.3 m 3.8 m
Length 16.8 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 667 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 34 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.