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Falcon 50 vs PC-12 Eagle

Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Falcon 50 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Pilatus
First flight 1 November 1976 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1979 1994
Number produced 352 units 2000 units
Average unit price $6 million $6 million
Wing area 46.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 18.9 m 16.3 m
Height 7.0 m -- m
Length 18.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 888 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 5,695 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 9,150 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 3 x 560 kgf 0
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Overview

The Falcon 50 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 888 km/h for the Falcon 50 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Falcon 50 has an operational range of 5,695 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Falcon 50 has been produced in 352 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $6M for the Falcon 50 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Falcon 50 first flew 15 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1976 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 15 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.