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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-45 Goshawk

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 593 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,537 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 6,387 kg, built 265 vs 221 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus McDonnell Douglas
First flight 7 May 1984 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1987 1992
Number produced 265 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m 4.1 m
Length 10.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 5 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.