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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-39 Sabreliner

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 593 vs 885 km/h, range 1,537 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 8,056 kg, built 265 vs 200 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus North American
First flight 7 May 1984 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1987 1962
Number produced 265 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 13.6 m
Height 3.3 m 4.9 m
Length 10.2 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 292 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 25 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.