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An-32 Cline vs PC-12 Eagle

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
An-32 Cline PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Pilatus
First flight 9 July 1976 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1982 1994
Number produced 373 units 2000 units
Average unit price $15 million $6 million
Wingspan 29.2 m 16.3 m
Height 8.8 m -- m
Length 24.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW --
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Overview

The An-32 Cline and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-32 Cline.

The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $15M for the An-32 Cline vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The An-32 Cline first flew 15 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1976 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-32 Cline's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-32 Cline is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-32 Cline entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.