Pilatus PC-21 vs T-6 Texan II
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Pilatus PC-21 |
T-6 Texan II |
| Origin country |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Pilatus |
Beechcraft |
| First flight |
1 July 2002 |
23 December 1992 |
| Year introduced |
2008 |
2001 |
| Number produced |
211 units |
850 units |
| Average unit price |
$9 million |
$4.3 million |
| Wing area |
15.2 m² |
16.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.1 m |
10.2 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
3.3 m |
| Length |
11.2 m |
10.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
685 km/h |
585 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,333 km |
1,700 km |
| Service ceiling |
11,580 m |
9,449 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,250 kg |
2,858 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,270 kg |
2,135 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 1,193 kW
|
1 x 932 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-6 Texan II?
The Pilatus PC-21 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 7 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.
