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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-2 Buckeye

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 593 vs 838 km/h, range 1,537 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 5,931 kg, built 265 vs 529 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus North American
First flight 7 May 1984 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1987 1959
Number produced 265 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.6 m
Height 3.3 m 4.5 m
Length 10.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 245 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 28 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.