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Pilatus PC-9 vs S330 / S333

Pilatus PC-9 vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 194 km/h, range 1,537 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,157 kg.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 S330 / S333
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Schweizer
First flight 7 May 1984 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1987 1992
Number produced 265 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.4 m
Height 3.3 m 3.4 m
Length 10.2 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 590 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 399 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or S330 / S333?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 5 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.