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Kawasaki P-1 vs PC-12 Eagle

Kawasaki P-1 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 996 vs 528 km/h, range 8,000 vs 3,417 km, built 60 vs 2,000 units.

Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
Kawasaki P-1 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Pilatus
First flight 28 September 2007 31 May 1991
Year introduced 2013 1994
Number produced 60 units 2000 units
Average unit price $141.5 million $6 million
Wingspan 35.4 m 16.3 m
Height 12.1 m -- m
Length 38.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 996 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 8,000 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,472 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg -- kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,123 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki P-1 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 468 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki P-1 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki P-1 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki P-1 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki P-1 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki P-1 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki P-1 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 19 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki P-1 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.