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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-45 Goshawk

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 787 vs 1,038 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 6,387 kg, built 100 vs 221 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 May 2015 16 April 1988
Year introduced 2018 1992
Number produced 100 units 221 units
Average unit price $12 million $21 million
Wing area 30.9 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 9.4 m
Height 5.3 m 4.1 m
Length 16.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 251 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-24 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 26 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.