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An-148 vs PC-12 Eagle

Antonov An-148 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-148
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
An-148 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Pilatus
First flight 17 December 2004 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2009 1994
Number produced 47 units 2000 units
Average unit price $25 million $6 million
Wing area 87.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.9 m 16.3 m
Height 8.6 m -- m
Length 34.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg -- kg
Empty weight 22,000 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,830 kgf --
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Overview

The An-148 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the An-148 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The An-148 has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The An-148 operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The An-148 has been produced in 47 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $25M for the An-148 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 13 years before the An-148 (1991 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-148 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-148 is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 342 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-148 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-148 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-148 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-148 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-148 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-148 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-148 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-148 is longer at 34.4 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-148 or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-148 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-148 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 15 years before the An-148 which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-148 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 47 units of the An-148.