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Boeing 757 vs PC-12 Eagle

Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Boeing 757 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Pilatus
First flight 19 February 1982 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1983 1994
Number produced 1050 units 2000 units
Average unit price $85 million $6 million
Wing area 181.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 16.3 m
Height 11.0 m -- m
Length 47.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 7,250 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg -- kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf --
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Overview

The Boeing 757 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the Boeing 757 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Boeing 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Boeing 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Boeing 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $85M for the Boeing 757 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Boeing 757 first flew 9 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1982 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 757 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Boeing 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 325 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 757 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 757 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Boeing 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 757 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Boeing 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 757 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Boeing 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 757 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Boeing 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 757 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Boeing 757 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 Boeing 757 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,050 units of the Boeing 757.