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Pilatus PC-24 vs TB-30 Epsilon

Pilatus PC-24 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 787 vs 356 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 1,250 kg, built 100 vs 19 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Socata
First flight 11 May 2015 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2018 1984
Number produced 100 units 19 units
Average unit price $12 million $1 million
Wing area 30.9 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 7.9 m
Height 5.3 m 2.7 m
Length 16.8 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 431 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-24 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 34 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.