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C-17 Globemaster III vs PC-12 Eagle

McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-17 Globemaster III
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
C-17 Globemaster III PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Pilatus
First flight 15 September 1991 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1993 1994
Number produced 279 units 2000 units
Average unit price $340 million $6 million
Wing area 353.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 51.8 m 16.3 m
Height 16.8 m -- m
Length 53.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 930 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 4,480 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,715 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 259,460 kg -- kg
Empty weight 122,000 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,727 kgf 0
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Overview

The C-17 Globemaster III and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 930 km/h for the C-17 Globemaster III vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The C-17 Globemaster III has an operational range of 4,480 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The C-17 Globemaster III operates at altitudes up to 13,715 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in 279 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $340M for the C-17 Globemaster III vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 402 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a longer range at 4,480 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-17 Globemaster III or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 1 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 279 units of the C-17 Globemaster III.