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Pilatus PC-24 vs SAAB 105

Pilatus PC-24 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 787 vs 970 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 4,635 kg, built 100 vs 192 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Saab
First flight 11 May 2015 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2018 1967
Number produced 100 units 192 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 9.5 m
Height 5.3 m 2.7 m
Length 16.8 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 183 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or SAAB 105?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the SAAB 105's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or SAAB 105?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or SAAB 105?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or SAAB 105?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 51 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.