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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-25 Universal

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-25 Universal at a glance — top speed 593 vs 300 km/h, range 1,537 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,700 kg, built 265 vs 189 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-25 Universal
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-25 Universal
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Neiva
First flight 7 May 1984 29 April 1966
Year introduced 1987 1971
Number produced 265 units 189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.0 m
Length 10.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 1,150 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-25 Universal?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 293 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-25 Universal?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-25 Universal?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the T-25 Universal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-25 Universal?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the T-25 Universal's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-25 Universal?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-25 Universal's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal entered service first in 1971, 16 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-25 Universal?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.