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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-38 Talon

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 787 vs 1,381 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 5,670 kg, built 100 vs 1,189 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Northrop
First flight 11 May 2015 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2018 1961
Number produced 100 units 1189 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 7.7 m
Height 5.3 m 3.9 m
Length 16.8 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 594 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-38 Talon?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-38 Talon?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-38 Talon?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 57 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.