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Jetstream 31 vs PC-12 Eagle

Jetstream 31 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 487 vs 528 km/h, range 1,260 vs 3,417 km, built 386 vs 2,000 units.

British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
Jetstream 31 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Pilatus
First flight 28 March 1980 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1982 1994
Number produced 386 units 2000 units
Average unit price $8 million $6 million
Wing area 25.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m -- m
Length 14.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 487 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,260 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,954 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,360 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jetstream 31 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the Jetstream 31's 487 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jetstream 31 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jetstream 31 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jetstream 31 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Jetstream 31 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Jetstream 31 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jetstream 31 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Jetstream 31 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Jetstream 31 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Jetstream 31 entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jetstream 31 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.