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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 593 vs 970 km/h, range 1,537 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 6,832 kg, built 265 vs 6,557 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Lockheed
First flight 7 May 1984 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1987 1948
Number produced 265 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.8 m
Height 3.3 m 3.6 m
Length 10.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star 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 T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 39 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.