PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs EMB 312 Tucano
Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. |
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Origin country |
π¨π Switzerland
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Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Pilatus |
First flight |
12 April 1966 |
Year of introduction |
1978 |
Number produced |
618 units
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Average unit price |
$1.5 million
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Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the IranβIraq war. |
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Origin country |
π§π· Brazil
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Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Embraer |
First flight |
16 August 1980 |
Year of introduction |
1983 |
Number produced |
624 units
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Average unit price |
$6 million
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Wing area |
16.6 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
10.4 m
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Height |
3.2 m
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Length |
9.8 m
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Maximum speed |
412 km/h
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Operational range |
1,200 km
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Service ceiling |
10,060 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
2,700 kg
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Empty weight |
1,330 kg
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Total thrust |
1 x 410 kW
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Wing area |
19.4 mΒ²
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Wingspan |
11.1 m
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Height |
3.4 m
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Length |
9.9 m
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Maximum speed |
448 km/h
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Operational range |
-- km
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Service ceiling |
9,145 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
3,175 kg
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Empty weight |
1,870 kg
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Total thrust |
1 x 559 kW
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Photo of EMB 312 Tucano by Embraer.