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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-34 Mentor

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 787 vs 396 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 4,300 kg, built 100 vs 2,300 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Beechcraft
First flight 11 May 2015 2 December 1948
Year introduced 2018 1953
Number produced 100 units 2300 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 10.2 m
Height 5.3 m 2.9 m
Length 16.8 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 396 km/h, a difference of 391 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the T-34 Mentor's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-34 Mentor?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 65 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.