PC-9 vs SW-4 Puszczyk
Overview
The PC-9 and the SW-4 Puszczyk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and PZL respectively.
The PC-9 reaches 593 km/h — 2.3x the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h. The PC-9 has an operational range of 1,537 km vs 790 km for the SW-4 Puszczyk. The PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 5,200 m for the SW-4 Puszczyk.
The PC-9 has been produced in 265 units vs 40 for the SW-4 Puszczyk. The PC-9 first flew 12 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk (1984 vs 1996).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 29 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $700K |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 790 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,050 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 333 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 15 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-9 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.