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BAe 146 vs PC-12 Eagle

BAe 146 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 789 vs 528 km/h, range 3,650 vs 3,417 km, built 387 vs 2,000 units.

BAe 146 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BAe 146
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
BAe 146 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Pilatus
First flight 3 September 1981 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1983 1994
Number produced 387 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 77.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 26.3 m 16.3 m
Height 8.6 m -- m
Length 28.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 789 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,650 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 42,184 kg -- kg
Empty weight 24,600 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 4 x 31 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAe 146 or PC-12 Eagle?
The BAe 146 is faster with a maximum speed of 789 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 261 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAe 146 or PC-12 Eagle?
The BAe 146 has a longer range at 3,650 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAe 146 or PC-12 Eagle?
The BAe 146 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAe 146 or PC-12 Eagle?
The BAe 146 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,184 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BAe 146 or PC-12 Eagle?
The BAe 146 is longer at 28.6 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the BAe 146 or PC-12 Eagle?
The BAe 146 entered service first in 1983, 11 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAe 146 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 387 units of the BAe 146.