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Airbus A330 MRTT vs PC-12 Eagle

Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Airbus A330 MRTT PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Pilatus
First flight 30 September 2016 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2011 1994
Number produced 66 units 2000 units
Average unit price $275 million $6 million
Wing area 362.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 16.3 m
Height 17.4 m -- m
Length 58.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 880 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 14,800 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 233,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 125,000 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 320 kN --
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Overview

The Airbus A330 MRTT and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 880 km/h for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Airbus A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Airbus A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Airbus A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $275M for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 25 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT (1991 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 MRTT or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 352 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 MRTT or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 MRTT or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 MRTT or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 MRTT or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 MRTT or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 MRTT or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 17 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 MRTT or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 66 units of the Airbus A330 MRTT.