PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs TB-30 Epsilon
| Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 12 April 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 618 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 22 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 16.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 412 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,060 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 9.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 356 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,010 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 932 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TB-30 Epsilon?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.