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KC-10 Extender vs PC-12 Eagle

McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-10 Extender
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
KC-10 Extender PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Pilatus
First flight 1 July 1980 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1981 1994
Number produced 60 units 2000 units
Average unit price $96 million $6 million
Wing area 367.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.4 m 16.3 m
Height 17.7 m -- m
Length 55.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 866 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 7,100 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 267,619 kg -- kg
Empty weight 109,328 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 3 x 78 kN 0
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Overview

The KC-10 Extender and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 866 km/h for the KC-10 Extender vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The KC-10 Extender has an operational range of 7,100 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The KC-10 Extender operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The KC-10 Extender has been produced in 60 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $96M for the KC-10 Extender vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The KC-10 Extender first flew 11 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1980 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-10 Extender or PC-12 Eagle?
The KC-10 Extender is faster with a maximum speed of 866 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 338 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-10 Extender or PC-12 Eagle?
The KC-10 Extender has a longer range at 7,100 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-10 Extender or PC-12 Eagle?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-10 Extender or PC-12 Eagle?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-10 Extender or PC-12 Eagle?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KC-10 Extender or PC-12 Eagle?
The KC-10 Extender is more expensive at approximately $96 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KC-10 Extender or PC-12 Eagle?
The KC-10 Extender entered service first in 1981, 13 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-10 Extender or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.