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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-7 Red Hawk

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 412 vs 1,300 km/h, range 1,200 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 5,500 kg, built 618 vs 2 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Boeing
First flight 12 April 1966 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1978 2028
Number produced 618 units 2 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $22 million
Wing area 16.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 10.0 m
Height 3.2 m 4.0 m
Length 9.8 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 888 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 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-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is more expensive at approximately $22 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-7 Red Hawk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 50 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-7 Red Hawk?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.