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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 787 vs 970 km/h, range 3,700 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 6,832 kg, built 100 vs 6,557 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Lockheed
First flight 11 May 2015 22 March 1948
Year introduced 2018 1948
Number produced 100 units 6557 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 11.8 m
Height 5.3 m 3.6 m
Length 16.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star 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 T-33 Shooting Star?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 2,052 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 6,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-33 Shooting Star's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 70 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.