PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs PC-9

Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.
Picture of PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 12 April 1966
Year of introduction 1978
Number produced 618 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
Swiss trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircrafts
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 7 May 1984
Year of introduction 1987
Number produced 265 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 16.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.4 m β—‰
Height 3.2 m β—‰
Length 9.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 412 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,200 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,330 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW β—‰
3-view profile of PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Wing area 16.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 10.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 593 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 11,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,781 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW β—‰

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