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Pilatus PC-9 vs T-67 Firefly

Pilatus PC-9 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 593 vs 282 km/h, range 1,537 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,157 kg, built 265 vs 250 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Slingsby
First flight 7 May 1984 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1987 1974
Number produced 265 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 16.3 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.7 m
Height 3.3 m 2.4 m
Length 10.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 753 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 13 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.