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Do 128 vs PC-12 Eagle

Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Do 128 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Pilatus
First flight 4 March 1980 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1994 1994
Number produced 11 units 2000 units
Average unit price $1 million $6 million
Wing area 29.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 16.3 m
Height 3.9 m -- m
Length 11.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 9,936 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,842 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,348 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 149 kW 0
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Overview

The Do 128 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the Do 128 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Do 128 has an operational range of 2,950 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Do 128 operates at altitudes up to 9,936 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Do 128 has been produced in 11 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $1M for the Do 128 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Do 128 first flew 11 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1980 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 128 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 128 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 128 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 128 has a higher service ceiling at 9,936 meters (32,598 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 128 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 128 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,842 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 128 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 128 is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 128 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 128 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 0 years before the Do 128 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 128 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.