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EMB 120 Brasilia vs PC-12 Eagle

Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
EMB 120 Brasilia PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Pilatus
First flight 27 July 1979 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1985 1994
Number produced 357 units 2000 units
Average unit price $5 million $6 million
Wing area 39.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.8 m 16.3 m
Height 6.4 m -- m
Length 20.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 608 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,750 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 9,083 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 7,070 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW --
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Overview

The EMB 120 Brasilia and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The EMB 120 Brasilia has an operational range of 1,750 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 9,083 m for the EMB 120 Brasilia.

The EMB 120 Brasilia has been produced in 357 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $5M for the EMB 120 Brasilia vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The EMB 120 Brasilia first flew 12 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1979 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PC-12 Eagle?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 9,083 meters (29,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PC-12 Eagle?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PC-12 Eagle?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PC-12 Eagle?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 120 Brasilia or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.