TBM vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer
French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use. | |
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Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Socata |
First flight | 14 July 1988 |
Year of introduction | 1990 |
Number produced | 1000 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
Category | Military Training Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Pilatus |
First flight | 12 April 1966 |
Year of introduction | 1978 |
Number produced | 618 units |
Average unit price | $1.5 million |
Wing area | 18.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 12.7 m â—‰ |
Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
Length | 10.7 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 555 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 9,185 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,354 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 1,837 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 522 kW â—‰ |