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Gulfstream III vs PC-12 Eagle

Gulfstream III vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 927 vs 528 km/h, range 6,760 vs 3,417 km, built 202 vs 2,000 units.

Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
Gulfstream III PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pilatus
First flight 2 December 1979 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1980 1994
Number produced 202 units 2000 units
Average unit price $690K $6 million
Wing area 86.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 16.3 m
Height 7.4 m -- m
Length 25.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 927 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 6,760 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,615 kg -- kg
Empty weight 17,236 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,171 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream III or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 399 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream III or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream III or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream III 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 III or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream III or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream III or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream III or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 14 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream III or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.