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King Air 350 vs PC-12 Eagle

King Air 350 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 578 vs 528 km/h, range 3,345 vs 3,417 km, built 4,442 vs 2,000 units.

Beechcraft King Air 350 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 350
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
King Air 350 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Pilatus
First flight 27 October 1972 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1972 1994
Number produced 4442 units 2000 units
Average unit price $7.8 million $6 million
Wingspan 17.7 m 16.3 m
Height 4.4 m -- m
Length 14.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 578 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,345 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,516 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 350 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 350 is faster with a maximum speed of 578 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 350 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the King Air 350's 3,345 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 350 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 350 has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 350 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 350 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 350 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the King Air 350 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 350 is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the King Air 350 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 350 entered service first in 1972, 22 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 350 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 350 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,442 units compared to 2,000 units of the PC-12 Eagle.