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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 412 vs 590 km/h, range 1,200 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 5,057 kg, built 618 vs 52 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus AIDC
First flight 12 April 1966 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1978 1976
Number produced 618 units 52 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 12.2 m
Height 3.2 m 3.7 m
Length 9.8 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 178 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.