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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs PC-12 Eagle

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Pilatus
First flight 3 September 1982 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1984 1994
Number produced 695 units 2000 units
Average unit price $5 million $6 million
Wingspan 17.6 m 16.3 m
Height 4.7 m -- m
Length 17.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW 0
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Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,620 m for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner first flew 9 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1982 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PC-12 Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 2,778 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PC-12 Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PC-12 Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PC-12 Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.