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Gulfstream G100 vs PC-12 Eagle

Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Gulfstream G100 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pilatus
First flight 1 January 1984 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1985 1994
Number produced 265 units 2000 units
Average unit price $4.3 million $6 million
Wing area 29.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 16.3 m
Height 5.5 m -- m
Length 17.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 874 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 5,462 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 6,531 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,928 kgf --
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Overview

The Gulfstream G100 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 874 km/h for the Gulfstream G100 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Gulfstream G100 has an operational range of 5,462 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Gulfstream G100 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Gulfstream G100 has been produced in 265 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $4.3M for the Gulfstream G100 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Gulfstream G100 first flew 7 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1984 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G100 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G100 is faster with a maximum speed of 874 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 346 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G100 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G100 has a longer range at 5,462 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G100 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G100 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 Gulfstream G100 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G100 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G100 is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G100 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G100 at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G100 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G100 entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G100 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.