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Be-200 vs PC-12 Eagle

Beriev Be-200 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-200
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Be-200 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Pilatus
First flight 24 September 1998 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2003 1994
Number produced 19 units 2000 units
Average unit price $67 million $6 million
Wing area 117.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 32.8 m 16.3 m
Height 8.9 m -- m
Length 31.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 27,600 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,750 kgf 0
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Overview

The Be-200 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-200.

The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $67M for the Be-200 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 7 years before the Be-200 (1991 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Be-200 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 Be-200 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 9 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.