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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs SW-4 Puszczyk

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 412 vs 260 km/h, range 1,200 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 1,800 kg, built 618 vs 40 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL-Świdnik
First flight 12 April 1966 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1978 2002
Number produced 618 units 40 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $700K
Wing area 16.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 9.0 m
Height 3.2 m 3.1 m
Length 9.8 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 790 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 24 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.