PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs TBM
| Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 12 April 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 618 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 14 July 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| Wing area | 16.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 412 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,060 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 555 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,304 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,185 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,354 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,837 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 522 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TBM?
The TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TBM?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TBM?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TBM?
The TBM has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,354 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TBM?
The TBM is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TBM?
The TBM is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TBM?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 12 years before the TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TBM?
The TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.