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441 Conquest II vs PC-12 Eagle

Cessna 441 Conquest II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
441 Conquest II PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Pilatus
First flight 26 August 1975 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1977 1994
Number produced 362 units 2000 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $6 million
Wing area 23.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 16.3 m
Height 4.0 m -- m
Length 11.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 547 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 4,064 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,468 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,577 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 474 kW --
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Overview

The 441 Conquest II and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 547 km/h for the 441 Conquest II vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The 441 Conquest II has an operational range of 4,064 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The 441 Conquest II operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The 441 Conquest II has been produced in 362 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $1.2M for the 441 Conquest II vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The 441 Conquest II first flew 16 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1975 vs 1991).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 441 Conquest II or PC-12 Eagle?
The 441 Conquest II is faster with a maximum speed of 547 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 441 Conquest II or PC-12 Eagle?
The 441 Conquest II has a longer range at 4,064 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the 441 Conquest II or PC-12 Eagle?
The 441 Conquest II has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 441 Conquest II or PC-12 Eagle?
The 441 Conquest II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,468 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 441 Conquest II or PC-12 Eagle?
The 441 Conquest II is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 441 Conquest II or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the 441 Conquest II at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 441 Conquest II or PC-12 Eagle?
The 441 Conquest II entered service first in 1977, 17 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 441 Conquest II or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 362 units of the 441 Conquest II.