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Fokker 50 vs PC-12 Eagle

Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Fokker 50 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Fokker Pilatus
First flight 28 December 1985 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1987 1994
Number produced 213 units 2000 units
Average unit price $6 million $6 million
Wing area 70.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 16.3 m
Height 8.3 m -- m
Length 25.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 526 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,820 kg -- kg
Empty weight 12,250 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW --
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Overview

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

Top speed is 526 km/h for the Fokker 50 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Fokker 50 has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,620 m for the Fokker 50.

The Fokker 50 has been produced in 213 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $6M for the Fokker 50 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Fokker 50 first flew 6 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1985 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fokker 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the Fokker 50's 526 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fokker 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fokker 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Fokker 50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fokker 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Fokker 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Fokker 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Fokker 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Fokker 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Fokker 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Fokker 50 entered service first in 1987, 7 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fokker 50 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.