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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-38 Talon

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 412 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 5,670 kg, built 618 vs 1,189 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Northrop
First flight 12 April 1966 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1978 1961
Number produced 618 units 1189 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 7.7 m
Height 3.2 m 3.9 m
Length 9.8 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 969 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 17 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 T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.