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C-295 Persuader vs PC-12 Eagle

Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
C-295 Persuader PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Pilatus
First flight 28 November 1997 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2001 1994
Number produced 209 units 2000 units
Average unit price $78 million $6 million
Wing area 59.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 16.3 m
Height 8.6 m -- m
Length 24.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 576 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 5,750 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg -- kg
Empty weight 9,250 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 986 kW 0
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Overview

The C-295 Persuader and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The C-295 Persuader has an operational range of 5,750 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 C-295 Persuader.

The C-295 Persuader has been produced in 209 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $78M for the C-295 Persuader vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 6 years before the C-295 Persuader (1991 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 7 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.