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Learjet 45 vs PC-12 Eagle

Learjet 45 vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 858 vs 528 km/h, range 3,167 vs 3,417 km, built 642 vs 2,000 units.

Bombardier Learjet 45 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Learjet 45
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
Learjet 45 PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Pilatus
First flight 7 October 1995 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1998 1994
Number produced 642 units 2000 units
Average unit price $3.2 million $6 million
Wing area 29.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 16.3 m
Height 4.3 m -- m
Length 17.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 3,167 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,163 kg -- kg
Empty weight 5,829 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Learjet 45 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Learjet 45 is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Learjet 45 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Learjet 45's 3,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the Learjet 45 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Learjet 45 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Learjet 45 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Learjet 45 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,163 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Learjet 45 or PC-12 Eagle?
The Learjet 45 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Learjet 45 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Learjet 45 at $3.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Learjet 45 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 4 years before the Learjet 45 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Learjet 45 or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 642 units of the Learjet 45.