Pilatus PC-21 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer
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Specifications
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Pilatus PC-21 |
PC-7 Turbo Trainer |
| Origin country |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Pilatus |
Pilatus |
| First flight |
1 July 2002 |
12 April 1966 |
| Year introduced |
2008 |
1978 |
| Number produced |
211 units |
618 units |
| Average unit price |
$9 million |
$1.5 million |
| Wing area |
15.2 m² |
16.6 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.1 m |
10.4 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
3.2 m |
| Length |
11.2 m |
9.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
685 km/h |
412 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,333 km |
1,200 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,580 m |
10,060 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,250 kg |
2,700 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,270 kg |
1,330 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1,193 kW
|
1 x 410 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 273 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 30 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.
