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A400M Atlas vs PC-12 Eagle

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
A400M Atlas PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Pilatus
First flight 11 December 2009 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2013 1994
Number produced 174 units 2000 units
Average unit price $152 million $6 million
Wing area 221.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 16.3 m
Height 14.7 m -- m
Length 45.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,051 kW 0
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Overview

The A400M Atlas and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 18 years before the A400M Atlas (1991 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or PC-12 Eagle?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 252 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or PC-12 Eagle?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or PC-12 Eagle?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or PC-12 Eagle?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or PC-12 Eagle?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 19 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.