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Falcon 2000 vs PC-12 Eagle

Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Falcon 2000 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Pilatus
First flight 4 March 1993 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1995 1994
Number produced 675 units 2000 units
Average unit price $28 million $6 million
Wing area 49.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 16.3 m
Height 7.1 m -- m
Length 20.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 1050 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 7,408 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,597 kg -- kg
Empty weight 9,405 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 0
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Overview

The Falcon 2000 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 1,050 km/h for the Falcon 2000 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Falcon 2000 has an operational range of 7,408 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Falcon 2000 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Falcon 2000 has been produced in 675 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $28M for the Falcon 2000 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 2 years before the Falcon 2000 (1991 vs 1993).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 2000 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 522 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 2000 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 2000 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 2000 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,597 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 2000 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 2000 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 2000 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 2000 is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 2000 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 2000 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.