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BD-700 Global Express vs PC-12 Eagle

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
BD-700 Global Express PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Pilatus
First flight 13 October 1996 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1999 1994
Number produced 816 units 2000 units
Average unit price $25 million $6 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 16.3 m
Height 7.3 m -- m
Length 30.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg -- kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 0
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Overview

The BD-700 Global Express and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Bombardier and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The BD-700 Global Express has an operational range of 11,100 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in 816 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $25M for the BD-700 Global Express vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 5 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1991 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or PC-12 Eagle?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 422 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or PC-12 Eagle?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or PC-12 Eagle?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or PC-12 Eagle?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or PC-12 Eagle?
The BD-700 Global Express is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or PC-12 Eagle?
The BD-700 Global Express is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 5 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.