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Falcon 900 vs PC-12 Eagle

Falcon 900 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 1,066 vs 528 km/h, range 7,400 vs 3,417 km, built 500 vs 2,000 units.

Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
Falcon 900 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation Pilatus
First flight 21 September 1984 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1986 1994
Number produced 500 units 2000 units
Average unit price $44.7 million $6 million
Wing area 49.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 19.3 m 16.3 m
Length 20.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 1066 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,640 kg -- kg
Empty weight 10,255 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,155 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 538 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 900 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 900 has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 900 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 900 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,640 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 900 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 900 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 900 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 900 is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 900 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Falcon 900 entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 900 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.