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Pilatus PC-24 vs Yak-52

Pilatus PC-24 vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 787 vs 285 km/h, range 3,700 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 1,305 kg, built 100 vs 1,815 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 Yak-52
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Yakovlev
First flight 11 May 2015 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2018 1979
Number produced 100 units 1815 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 9.3 m
Height 5.3 m 2.7 m
Length 16.8 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 550 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-52?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-52?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-52?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-52?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-52?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 39 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.