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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs NAMC YS-11

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 412 vs 470 km/h, range 1,200 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 23,500 kg, built 618 vs 182 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus NAMC
First flight 12 April 1966 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1978 1965
Number produced 618 units 182 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $2.2 million
Wing area 16.6 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 32.0 m
Height 3.2 m 9.0 m
Length 9.8 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or NAMC YS-11?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 13 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 NAMC YS-11?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.