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Pilatus PC-9 vs TS-11 Iskra

Pilatus PC-9 vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 593 vs 720 km/h, range 1,537 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 3,840 kg, built 265 vs 424 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL Mielec
First flight 7 May 1984 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1987 1964
Number produced 265 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.1 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 10.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 23 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.