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An-140 vs PC-12 Eagle

Antonov An-140 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-140
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
An-140 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Pilatus
First flight 17 September 1997 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2002 1994
Number produced 33 units 2000 units
Average unit price $9 million $6 million
Wing area 51.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 24.5 m 16.3 m
Height 8.2 m -- m
Length 22.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,150 kg -- kg
Empty weight 12,810 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,838 kW --
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Overview

The An-140 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 575 km/h for the An-140 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The An-140 has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,600 m for the An-140.

The An-140 has been produced in 33 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $9M for the An-140 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 6 years before the An-140 (1991 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-140 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-140 is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-140 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-140 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-140 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-140's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-140 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-140 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,150 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-140 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-140 is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-140 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-140 is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-140 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 8 years before the An-140 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-140 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 33 units of the An-140.