T-34 Mentor vs T-35 Pillan

American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Picture of T-34 Mentor
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
Chilean trainer aircraft, popular in the late 20th century, extensively utilized for military pilot training worldwide.
Picture of T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enaer
First flight 6 March 1981
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 154 units
Average unit price $-- million
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—‰
Profile drawing of Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
Wing area 13.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 311 km/h
Operational range 1,093 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,840 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg â—‰
Empty weight 930 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Enaer T-35 Pillan

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy. Photo of T-35 Pillan by Chris Lofting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-34 Mentor or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the T-34 Mentor's 0 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-34 Mentor or T-35 Pillan?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-34 Mentor or T-35 Pillan?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-34 Mentor or T-35 Pillan?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the T-34 Mentor or T-35 Pillan?
The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-34 Mentor or T-35 Pillan?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 31 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-34 Mentor or T-35 Pillan?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.