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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Pilatus PC-24 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 787 vs 1,840 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 13,472 kg, built 100 vs 200 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus KAI
First flight 11 May 2015 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2018 2005
Number produced 100 units 200 units
Average unit price $12 million $25 million
Wing area 30.9 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 9.2 m
Height 5.3 m 4.8 m
Length 16.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 1,053 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-24 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 13 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.