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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-50 Golden Eagle

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 412 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 13,472 kg, built 618 vs 200 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus KAI
First flight 12 April 1966 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1978 2005
Number produced 618 units 200 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $25 million
Wing area 16.6 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 9.2 m
Height 3.2 m 4.8 m
Length 9.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 1,428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 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-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 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-50 Golden Eagle?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 27 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.