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Airbus A330 vs PC-12 Eagle

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Airbus A330 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Pilatus
First flight 2 November 1992 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1994 1994
Number produced 1577 units 2000 units
Average unit price $260 million $6 million
Wing area 362.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 16.3 m
Height 17.4 m -- m
Length 59.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 0
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Overview

The Airbus A330 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 A330 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 1 years before the Airbus A330 (1991 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 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 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 0 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,577 units of the Airbus A330.