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An-225 Cossack vs PC-12 Eagle

An-225 Cossack vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 850 vs 528 km/h, range 15,400 vs 3,417 km, built 1 vs 2,000 units.

Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦🇷🇺 An-225 Cossack
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
An-225 Cossack PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Pilatus
First flight 21 December 1988 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1989 1994
Number produced 1 units 2000 units
Average unit price $250 million $6 million
Wing area 905.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 88.4 m 16.3 m
Height 18.1 m -- m
Length 84.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 15,400 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 640,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 285,000 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 6 x 23,405 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-225 Cossack or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-225 Cossack is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 322 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-225 Cossack or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-225 Cossack or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-225 Cossack or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-225 Cossack or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-225 Cossack or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-225 Cossack or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-225 Cossack entered service first in 1989, 5 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-225 Cossack or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.