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CN-235 vs PC-12 Eagle

CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
CN-235 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA Pilatus
First flight 11 November 1983 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1988 1994
Number produced 354 units 2000 units
Average unit price $25 million $6 million
Wing area 59.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 16.3 m
Height 8.2 m -- m
Length 21.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 4,355 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 8,800 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 653 kW 0
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Overview

The CN-235 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $25M for the CN-235 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The CN-235 first flew 8 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1983 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CN-235 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or PC-12 Eagle?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or PC-12 Eagle?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or PC-12 Eagle?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or PC-12 Eagle?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or PC-12 Eagle?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 6 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.