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Il-86 Camber vs PC-12 Eagle

Ilyushin Il-86 Camber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-86 Camber
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Il-86 Camber PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Pilatus
First flight 22 December 1976 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1980 1994
Number produced 106 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wingspan 48.1 m 16.3 m
Length 59.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 5,800 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,144 m
Empty weight -- kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 4 x 13,000 kgf --
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Il-86 Camber and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 950 km/h for the Il-86 Camber vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Il-86 Camber has an operational range of 5,800 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Il-86 Camber has been produced in 106 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. The Il-86 Camber first flew 15 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1976 vs 1991).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-86 Camber or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-86 Camber is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 422 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-86 Camber or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-86 Camber has a longer range at 5,800 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-86 Camber or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the Il-86 Camber or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-86 Camber is longer at 59.9 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-86 Camber or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-86 Camber 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 Il-86 Camber or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 106 units of the Il-86 Camber.