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Pilatus PC-24 vs Yak-18 Max

Pilatus PC-24 vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 787 vs 300 km/h, range 3,700 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 1,320 kg.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Yakovlev
First flight 11 May 2015 1 January 1946
Year introduced 2018 1946
Number produced 100 units N/A
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 10.6 m
Height 5.3 m 3.4 m
Length 16.8 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 700 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 1,025 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 Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 487 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-18 Max?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 72 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.