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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Aermacchi S-211

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 412 vs 667 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 2,750 kg, built 618 vs 60 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Aermacchi
First flight 12 April 1966 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1978 1984
Number produced 618 units 60 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 8.4 m
Height 3.2 m 3.8 m
Length 9.8 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 255 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,750 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Aermacchi S-211?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Aermacchi S-211?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or Aermacchi S-211?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.