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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs SAAB 105

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 412 vs 970 km/h, range 1,200 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 4,635 kg, built 618 vs 192 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Saab
First flight 12 April 1966 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1978 1967
Number produced 618 units 192 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 9.5 m
Height 3.2 m 2.7 m
Length 9.8 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 558 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SAAB 105?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.