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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-39 Sabreliner

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 787 vs 885 km/h, range 3,700 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 8,056 kg, built 100 vs 200 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus North American
First flight 11 May 2015 16 September 1958
Year introduced 2018 1962
Number produced 100 units 200 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 13.6 m
Height 5.3 m 4.9 m
Length 16.8 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 56 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.