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Do 328 vs PC-12 Eagle

Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Do 328 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier Pilatus
First flight 6 December 1991 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1993 1994
Number produced 217 units 2000 units
Average unit price $12 million $6 million
Wing area 40.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 16.3 m
Height 7.2 m -- m
Length 21.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,852 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 9,455 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,990 kg -- kg
Empty weight 8,920 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 700 kW 0
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Overview

The Do 328 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dornier and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 620 km/h for the Do 328 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Do 328 has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Do 328 has been produced in 217 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $12M for the Do 328 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Do 328 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Do 328 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the Do 328 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Do 328 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 328 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,990 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Do 328 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 328 is longer at 21.1 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Do 328 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 328 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Do 328 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Do 328 entered service first in 1993, 1 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Do 328 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.