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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-39 Sabreliner

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 412 vs 885 km/h, range 1,200 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 8,056 kg, built 618 vs 200 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus North American
First flight 12 April 1966 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1978 1962
Number produced 618 units 200 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 13.6 m
Height 3.2 m 4.9 m
Length 9.8 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 473 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 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-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 16 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-39 Sabreliner?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.