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Gulfstream G550 vs PC-12 Eagle

Gulfstream G550 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 941 vs 528 km/h, range 12,500 vs 3,417 km, built 600 vs 2,000 units.

Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
Gulfstream G550 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pilatus
First flight 1 January 2003 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2004 1994
Number produced 600 units 2000 units
Average unit price $62 million $6 million
Wing area 106.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 16.3 m
Height 7.7 m -- m
Length 29.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg -- kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 413 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G550 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 10 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.