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Airbus A321 vs PC-12 Eagle

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Airbus A321 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Pilatus
First flight 27 February 1987 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1994 1994
Number produced 2917 units 2000 units
Average unit price $120 million $6 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 16.3 m
Height 11.8 m -- m
Length 37.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 0
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Airbus A321 first flew 4 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1987 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 343 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 0 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 2,000 units of the PC-12 Eagle.