Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
Pilatus PC-9
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1984–
Quantity
265
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
93
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the propeller trainers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1984
- Service Entry Year1988
- Crew (seats)2
- Trainer TypePropeller Trainer
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeTurboprop
- Power (turboprop)950 kW
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed593 km/h
- Service Ceiling11,500 m
- Range1,500 km
◇Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length10.7 m
- Wingspan10.7 m
- Height3.26 m
- Max Takeoff Weight2,100 kg
◆Production2MOD.2
- Total Built265
- Operators14
▤Service History1MOD.1
- Production Start1984
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1984Production started
42
years in service
265
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PROPELLER TRAINERS RANKING Propeller Trainers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
1PROPELLER TRAINERS1COLD WAR · PROPELLER TRAINERS2SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PROPELLER TRAINERS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePropeller Trainerscategory.
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