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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs PC-12 Eagle

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Pilatus
First flight 22 December 1998 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2001 1994
Number produced 292 units 2000 units
Average unit price $5 million $6 million
Wing area 23.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 16.3 m
Height 4.7 m -- m
Length 14.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 522 kgf 0
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Overview

The Beechcraft 390 Premier I and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 841 km/h for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has an operational range of 2,519 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in 292 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 7 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I (1991 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PC-12 Eagle?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PC-12 Eagle?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PC-12 Eagle?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PC-12 Eagle?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 7 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.