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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-45 Goshawk

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 412 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 6,387 kg, built 618 vs 221 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus McDonnell Douglas
First flight 12 April 1966 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1978 1992
Number produced 618 units 221 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $21 million
Wing area 16.6 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 9.4 m
Height 3.2 m 4.1 m
Length 9.8 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 626 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 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-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-45 Goshawk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 14 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-45 Goshawk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.