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Pilatus PC-9 vs SAAB 105

Pilatus PC-9 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 970 km/h, range 1,537 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 4,635 kg, built 265 vs 192 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Saab
First flight 7 May 1984 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1987 1967
Number produced 265 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.5 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 20 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or SAAB 105?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.