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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-41 Mescalero

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 787 vs 232 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 1,134 kg, built 100 vs 838 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Cessna
First flight 11 May 2015 1 January 1964
Year introduced 2018 1965
Number produced 100 units 838 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 10.9 m
Height 5.3 m 2.7 m
Length 16.8 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 555 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 53 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.