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An-72/74 Coaler vs PC-12 Eagle

An-72/74 Coaler vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 700 vs 528 km/h, range 4,800 vs 3,417 km, built 195 vs 2,000 units.

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Pilatus
First flight 22 December 1977 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1985 1994
Number produced 195 units 2000 units
Average unit price $25 million $6 million
Wing area 98.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 16.3 m
Height 8.7 m -- m
Length 28.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg -- kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 172 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler 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-72/74 Coaler or PC-12 Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.