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GippsAero GA8 Airvan vs PC-12 Eagle

GippsAero GA8 Airvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
GippsAero GA8 Airvan PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer GippsAero Pilatus
First flight 3 March 1995 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2000 1994
Number produced 250 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 19.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 16.3 m
Height 3.9 m -- m
Length 9.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 241 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,352 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg -- kg
Empty weight 997 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 1 x 227 kW --
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Overview

The GippsAero GA8 Airvan and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by GippsAero and Pilatus respectively.

The PC-12 Eagle reaches 528 km/h — 2.2:1 the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h. The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has an operational range of 1,352 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 6,100 m for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.

The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has been produced in 250 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 4 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan (1991 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-12 Eagle?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,814 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-12 Eagle?
The GippsAero GA8 Airvan is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 6 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GippsAero GA8 Airvan or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 250 units of the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.