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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 593 vs 1,840 km/h, range 1,537 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 13,472 kg, built 265 vs 200 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus KAI
First flight 7 May 1984 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1987 2005
Number produced 265 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.2 m
Height 3.3 m 4.8 m
Length 10.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 1,247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 18 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.