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Pilatus PC-9 vs SW-4 Puszczyk

Pilatus PC-9 vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 593 vs 260 km/h, range 1,537 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,800 kg, built 265 vs 40 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL-Świdnik
First flight 7 May 1984 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1987 2002
Number produced 265 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $700K
Wing area 16.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.1 m
Length 10.2 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 790 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 333 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 15 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.