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A400M Atlas vs PC-12 Eagle

A400M Atlas vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 780 vs 528 km/h, range 3,300 vs 3,417 km, built 174 vs 2,000 units.

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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 8,203 kW --
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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.