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Pilatus PC-9 vs NAMC YS-11

Pilatus PC-9 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 470 km/h, range 1,537 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 23,500 kg, built 265 vs 182 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus NAMC
First flight 7 May 1984 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1987 1965
Number produced 265 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 32.0 m
Height 3.3 m 9.0 m
Length 10.2 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 22 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.