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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs S330 / S333

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 412 vs 194 km/h, range 1,200 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 1,157 kg.

Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer S330 / S333
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Schweizer
First flight 12 April 1966 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1978 1992
Number produced 618 units N/A
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 8.4 m
Height 3.2 m 3.4 m
Length 9.8 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 590 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or S330 / S333?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or S330 / S333?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or S330 / S333?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or S330 / S333?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or S330 / S333?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or S330 / S333?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 14 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.