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EMB 312 Tucano vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
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Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Pilatus
First flight 16 August 1980 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1983 1978
Number produced 624 units 618 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $1.5 million
Wing area 19.4 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 10.4 m
Height 3.4 m 3.2 m
Length 9.9 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the PC-7 Turbo Trainer are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,200 km for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 618 for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 14 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1966 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano 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 EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 5 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.