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Gulfstream IV vs PC-12 Eagle

Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Gulfstream IV PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Pilatus
First flight 19 September 1985 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1987 1994
Number produced 900 units 2000 units
Average unit price $26 million $6 million
Wing area 88.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 23.5 m 16.3 m
Height 7.7 m -- m
Length 27.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 935 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 7,815 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,520 kg -- kg
Empty weight 19,504 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,141 kgf 0
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Overview

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

Top speed is 935 km/h for the Gulfstream IV vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Gulfstream IV has an operational range of 7,815 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Gulfstream IV operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Gulfstream IV has been produced in 900 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $26M for the Gulfstream IV vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The Gulfstream IV first flew 6 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1985 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream IV or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream IV or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream IV or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,520 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream IV or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream IV is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gulfstream IV or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream IV is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream IV or PC-12 Eagle?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 7 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream IV or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.