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Pilatus PC-9 vs TB-30 Epsilon

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
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Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Socata
First flight 7 May 1984 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1987 1984
Number produced 265 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 10.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The Pilatus PC-9 and the TB-30 Epsilon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the Pilatus PC-9 vs 356 km/h for the TB-30 Epsilon. The Pilatus PC-9 has an operational range of 1,537 km vs 1,300 km for the TB-30 Epsilon. The Pilatus PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,010 m for the TB-30 Epsilon. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the Pilatus PC-9 is 2.6x the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.

The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in 265 units vs 19 for the TB-30 Epsilon. The TB-30 Epsilon first flew 5 years before the Pilatus PC-9 (1979 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 237 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.