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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-23 Uirapuru

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 593 vs 225 km/h, range 1,537 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 840 kg, built 265 vs 155 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Aerotec
First flight 7 May 1984 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1987 1968
Number produced 265 units 155 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.5 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 368 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 19 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-23 Uirapuru?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.