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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-41 Mescalero

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 593 vs 232 km/h, range 1,537 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,134 kg, built 265 vs 838 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Cessna
First flight 7 May 1984 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1987 1965
Number produced 265 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 361 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 22 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.