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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs T-35 Pillan

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
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Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus ENAER
First flight 12 April 1966 6 March 1981
Year introduced 1978 1984
Number produced 618 units 154 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 13.7 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 8.8 m
Height 3.2 m 2.6 m
Length 9.8 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 1,093 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 5,840 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 930 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The PC-7 Turbo Trainer and the T-35 Pillan are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and ENAER respectively.

Top speed is 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs 311 km/h for the T-35 Pillan. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 1,093 km for the T-35 Pillan. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 5,840 m for the T-35 Pillan. At 2,700 kg MTOW, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer is 2.0:1 the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.

The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in 618 units vs 154 for the T-35 Pillan. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 15 years before the T-35 Pillan (1966 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the T-35 Pillan's 311 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,093 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the T-35 Pillan's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the T-35 Pillan's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or T-35 Pillan?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.