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M-18 Dromader vs PC-12 Eagle

PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
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Specifications
M-18 Dromader PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Pilatus
First flight 27 August 1976 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1978 1994
Number produced 759 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 40.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 17.7 m 16.3 m
Height 3.7 m -- m
Length 9.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 970 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 6,500 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,710 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 1 x 731 kW --
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Overview

The M-18 Dromader and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by PZL Mielec and Pilatus respectively.

The PC-12 Eagle reaches 528 km/h — 2.6:1 the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h. The M-18 Dromader has an operational range of 970 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 6,500 m for the M-18 Dromader.

The M-18 Dromader has been produced in 759 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. The M-18 Dromader first flew 15 years before the PC-12 Eagle (1976 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-18 Dromader or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 328 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-18 Dromader or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-18 Dromader or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-18 Dromader or PC-12 Eagle?
The M-18 Dromader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the M-18 Dromader or PC-12 Eagle?
The M-18 Dromader is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-18 Dromader or PC-12 Eagle?
The M-18 Dromader entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-18 Dromader or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 759 units of the M-18 Dromader.