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King Air 90 vs PC-12 Eagle

King Air 90 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 494 vs 528 km/h, range 2,446 vs 3,417 km, built 3,100 vs 2,000 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90Full specs
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 EagleFull specs
Specifications
King Air 90 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Pilatus
First flight 1 January 1964 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1964 1994
Number produced 3100 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 16.3 m
Height 4.7 m -- m
Length 11.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 30 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or PC-12 Eagle?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 2,000 units of the PC-12 Eagle.