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PC-6 Porter vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

PC-6 Porter vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 244 vs 412 km/h, range 730 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 2,700 kg, built 604 vs 618 units.

Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 PorterFull specs
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo TrainerFull specs
Specifications
PC-6 Porter PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Pilatus
First flight 4 May 1959 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1960 1978
Number produced 604 units 618 units
Average unit price $60K $1.5 million
Wing area 30.2 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 10.4 m
Height 3.2 m 3.2 m
Length 10.9 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 244 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 730 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,260 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-6 Porter or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-6 Porter or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-6 Porter or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-6 Porter or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-6 Porter or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-6 Porter or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-6 Porter or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 18 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-6 Porter or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.