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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-67 Firefly

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 412 vs 282 km/h, range 1,200 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 1,157 kg, built 618 vs 250 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Slingsby
First flight 12 April 1966 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1978 1974
Number produced 618 units 250 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $500K
Wing area 16.6 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 10.7 m
Height 3.2 m 2.4 m
Length 9.8 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 753 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-67 Firefly?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-67 Firefly?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-67 Firefly?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-67 Firefly?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-67 Firefly?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-67 Firefly?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 4 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-67 Firefly?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.