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Airbus A319 CJ vs PC-12 Eagle

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Pilatus
First flight 25 August 1995 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1995 1994
Number produced 1499 units 2000 units
Average unit price $80 million $6 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 16.3 m
Height 11.8 m -- m
Length 33.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 9,144 m
Empty weight 42,300 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 0
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 4 years before the Airbus A319 CJ (1991 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 342 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,499 units of the Airbus A319 CJ.