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Gulfstream G650 vs PC-12 Eagle

Gulfstream G650 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G650
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Gulfstream G650 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pilatus
First flight 25 November 2009 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2012 1994
Number produced N/A 2000 units
Average unit price $70 million $6 million
Wingspan 30.4 m 16.3 m
Height 7.7 m -- m
Length 30.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 982 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 13,890 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,360 kg -- kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38 kN 0
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Overview

The Gulfstream G650 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 982 km/h for the Gulfstream G650 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Gulfstream G650 has an operational range of 13,890 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Gulfstream G650 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

Unit cost is $70M for the Gulfstream G650 vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 18 years before the Gulfstream G650 (1991 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G650 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 454 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G650 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G650 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G650 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 G650 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G650 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,360 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G650 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G650 is longer at 30.4 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream G650 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream G650 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G650 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 18 years before the Gulfstream G650 which entered service in 2012.