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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 787 vs 590 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 5,057 kg, built 100 vs 52 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus AIDC
First flight 11 May 2015 23 November 1973
Year introduced 2018 1976
Number produced 100 units 52 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 12.2 m
Height 5.3 m 3.7 m
Length 16.8 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 197 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 2,010 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 42 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.