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ATR-42 vs PC-12 Eagle

ATR-42 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 556 vs 528 km/h, range 1,326 vs 3,417 km, built 497 vs 2,000 units.

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
ATR-42 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Pilatus
First flight 16 August 1984 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1985 1994
Number produced 497 units 2000 units
Average unit price $20 million $6 million
Wing area 54.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 16.3 m
Height 7.6 m -- m
Length 22.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg -- kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or PC-12 Eagle?
The ATR-42 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 ATR-42 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.