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Pilatus PC-9 vs Yak-130 Mitten

Pilatus PC-9 vs Yak-130 Mitten at a glance — top speed 593 vs 1,060 km/h, range 1,537 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 10,290 kg, built 265 vs 186 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Yakovlev
First flight 7 May 1984 26 May 1996
Year introduced 1987 2010
Number produced 265 units 186 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.8 m
Height 3.3 m 4.8 m
Length 10.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 2,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 467 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 23 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.