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C-27J Spartan vs PC-12 Eagle

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
C-27J Spartan PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo Pilatus
First flight 24 September 1999 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2006 1994
Number produced 117 units 2000 units
Average unit price $31.7 million $6 million
Wing area 82.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 16.3 m
Height 9.6 m -- m
Length 22.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW --
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Overview

The C-27J Spartan and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Leonardo and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The C-27J Spartan has an operational range of 1,759 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The C-27J Spartan operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The C-27J Spartan has been produced in 117 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $31.7M for the C-27J Spartan vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 8 years before the C-27J Spartan (1991 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-27J Spartan is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-27J Spartan or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-27J Spartan is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 12 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.