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EMB 121 Xingu vs PC-12 Eagle

EMB 121 Xingu vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 467 vs 528 km/h, range 1,230 vs 3,417 km, built 106 vs 2,000 units.

Embraer EMB 121 Xingu military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 121 Xingu
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
EMB 121 Xingu PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Pilatus
First flight 10 October 1976 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1977 1994
Number produced 106 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 27.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 16.3 m
Height 4.8 m -- m
Length 12.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,230 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 8,534 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,710 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 121 Xingu or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 467 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 121 Xingu or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 1,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 121 Xingu or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the EMB 121 Xingu's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 121 Xingu or PC-12 Eagle?
The EMB 121 Xingu has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 121 Xingu or PC-12 Eagle?
The EMB 121 Xingu is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 121 Xingu or PC-12 Eagle?
The EMB 121 Xingu entered service first in 1977, 17 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 121 Xingu or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 106 units of the EMB 121 Xingu.