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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-28 Trojan

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 787 vs 552 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 3,856 kg, built 100 vs 1,948 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus North American
First flight 11 May 2015 24 September 1949
Year introduced 2018 1950
Number produced 100 units 1948 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 12.2 m
Height 5.3 m 3.9 m
Length 16.8 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the T-28 Trojan's 552 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-28 Trojan's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10,800 meters (35,433 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the T-28 Trojan's 3,856 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-28 Trojan?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-28 Trojan's 10.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 68 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.