DHC-7 Dash 7 vs PC-12 Eagle
DHC-7 Dash 7 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 451 vs 528 km/h, range 1,280 vs 3,417 km, built 113 vs 2,000 units.
Specifications
|
DHC-7 Dash 7 |
PC-12 Eagle |
| Origin country |
🇨🇦 Canada |
🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
De Havilland Canada |
Pilatus |
| First flight |
27 March 1975 |
31 May 1991 |
| Year introduced |
1978 |
1994 |
| Number produced |
113 units |
2000 units |
| Average unit price |
$15 million |
$6 million |
| Wing area |
80.0 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
28.0 m |
16.3 m |
| Height |
8.0 m |
-- m |
| Length |
23.6 m |
-- m |
| Maximum speed |
451 km/h |
528 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,280 km |
3,417 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,401 m |
9,144 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
19,958 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
12,542 kg |
2,810 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 835 kW
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Which is faster, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 451 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 1,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the DHC-7 Dash 7's 6,401 meters (21,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PC-12 Eagle?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PC-12 Eagle?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PC-12 Eagle?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PC-12 Eagle?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-7 Dash 7 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.
