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Pilatus PC-24 vs NAMC YS-11

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
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Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus NAMC
First flight 11 May 2015 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2018 1965
Number produced 100 units 182 units
Average unit price $12 million $2.2 million
Wing area 30.9 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 32.0 m
Height 5.3 m 9.0 m
Length 16.8 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 765 kgf 2 x 1,130 kW
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Overview

The Pilatus PC-24 and the NAMC YS-11 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and NAMC respectively.

Top speed is 787 km/h for the Pilatus PC-24 vs 470 km/h for the NAMC YS-11. The Pilatus PC-24 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 2,110 km for the NAMC YS-11. The Pilatus PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 6,980 m for the NAMC YS-11. At 23,500 kg MTOW, the NAMC YS-11 is 2.9x the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.

The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in 100 units vs 182 for the NAMC YS-11. Unit cost is $12M for the Pilatus PC-24 vs $2.25M for the NAMC YS-11. The NAMC YS-11 first flew 53 years before the Pilatus PC-24 (1962 vs 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 317 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the NAMC YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-24 or NAMC YS-11?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 53 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.