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Il-96 vs PC-12 Eagle

Ilyushin Il-96 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-96
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
Il-96 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Pilatus
First flight 28 September 1988 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1992 1994
Number produced 30 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 350.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.1 m 16.3 m
Height 15.7 m -- m
Length 55.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 120,400 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 4 x 16,000 kgf --
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Overview

The Il-96 and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Il-96 vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The Il-96 has an operational range of 11,000 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The Il-96 operates at altitudes up to 13,100 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The Il-96 has been produced in 30 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. The Il-96 first flew 3 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1988 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-96 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-96 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 372 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-96 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-96 has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-96 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-96 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-96 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-96 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-96 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-96 is longer at 55.3 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-96 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Il-96 entered service first in 1992, 2 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-96 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 30 units of the Il-96.