PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-35 Pillan
| 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 |
| Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Enaer |
| First flight | 6 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 154 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 13.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 311 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,093 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,840 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 930 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of T-35 Pillan by Chris Lofting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.