PC-9 vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The PC-9 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 593 km/h for the PC-9 vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The PC-9 has an operational range of 1,537 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose.

The PC-9 has been produced in 265 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 39 years before the PC-9 (1945 vs 1984).

Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
Pilatus PC-9 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 7 May 1984
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 265 units
Average unit price --
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
Wing area 16.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 10.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 593 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,537 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,781 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW â—‰
Wing area 15.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,280 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 41 years before the PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 265 units of the PC-9.