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C-32 vs PC-12 Eagle

Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
C-32 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Pilatus
First flight 1 June 1998 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1998 1994
Number produced 6 units 2000 units
Average unit price $90 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 10,200 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 C-32 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the C-32 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $90M for the C-32 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 7 years before the C-32 (1991 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-32 or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-32 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 C-32 or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-32 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 C-32 or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-32 or PC-12 Eagle?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 4 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.