PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-34 Mentor
| Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 12 April 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 618 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 2 December 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 2300 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 16.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 412 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,060 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 410 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,311 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,960 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-34 Mentor?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 0 km/h, a difference of 412 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-34 Mentor?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the T-34 Mentor's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-34 Mentor?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the T-34 Mentor's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 25 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-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.