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PC-6 Porter vs Twin Pioneer

PC-6 Porter vs Twin Pioneer at a glance — top speed 244 vs 266 km/h, range 730 vs 1,273 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 6,622 kg, built 604 vs 87 units.

Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Twin Pioneer
Specifications
PC-6 Porter Twin Pioneer
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Scottish Aviation
First flight 4 May 1959 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1960 1956
Number produced 604 units 87 units
Average unit price $60K --
Wing area 30.2 m² 62.3 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 23.3 m
Height 3.2 m 3.7 m
Length 10.9 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 244 km/h 266 km/h
Operational range 730 km 1,273 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,182 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 6,622 kg
Empty weight 1,260 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 2 x 403 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-6 Porter or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-6 Porter or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer has a longer range at 1,273 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-6 Porter or Twin Pioneer?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Twin Pioneer's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-6 Porter or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,622 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-6 Porter or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-6 Porter or Twin Pioneer?
The Twin Pioneer entered service first in 1956, 4 years before the PC-6 Porter which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-6 Porter or Twin Pioneer?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 87 units of the Twin Pioneer.