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Pilatus PC-24 vs T-6 Texan II

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Beechcraft
First flight 11 May 2015 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2018 2001
Number produced 100 units 850 units
Average unit price $12 million $4.3 million
Wing area 30.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 10.2 m
Height 5.3 m 3.3 m
Length 16.8 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 765 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The Pilatus PC-24 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 787 km/h for the Pilatus PC-24 vs 585 km/h for the T-6 Texan II. The Pilatus PC-24 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II. At 8,005 kg MTOW, the Pilatus PC-24 is 2.8x the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.

The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in 100 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $12M for the Pilatus PC-24 vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 23 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (1992 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 202 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 17 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.