GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs TB-30 Epsilon

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Change comparison vs
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Socata
First flight 12 April 1966 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1978 1984
Number produced 618 units 19 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $1 million
Wing area 16.6 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 7.9 m
Height 3.2 m 2.7 m
Length 9.8 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 224 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The PC-7 Turbo Trainer and the TB-30 Epsilon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs 356 km/h for the TB-30 Epsilon. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 1,300 km for the TB-30 Epsilon. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 7,010 m for the TB-30 Epsilon. At 2,700 kg MTOW, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer is 2.2x the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.

The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in 618 units vs 19 for the TB-30 Epsilon. Unit cost is $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs $1M for the TB-30 Epsilon. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 13 years before the TB-30 Epsilon (1966 vs 1979).

Related Comparisons
PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Beechcraft Baron PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Robinson R44 Raven PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Robinson R22 PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs L-29 Delfin PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs Nanchang CJ-6 PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs L-39 Albatros

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.