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Pilatus PC-9 vs Aermacchi S-211

Pilatus PC-9 vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 667 km/h, range 1,537 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 2,750 kg, built 265 vs 60 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Aermacchi
First flight 7 May 1984 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1987 1984
Number produced 265 units 60 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.4 m
Height 3.3 m 3.8 m
Length 10.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or Aermacchi S-211?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.