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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-41 Mescalero

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 412 vs 232 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 1,134 kg, built 618 vs 838 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Cessna
First flight 12 April 1966 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1978 1965
Number produced 618 units 838 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 10.9 m
Height 3.2 m 2.7 m
Length 9.8 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-41 Mescalero?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-41 Mescalero?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-41 Mescalero?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-41 Mescalero?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-41 Mescalero?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 13 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-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.