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M28 Skytruck vs PC-12 Eagle

M28 Skytruck vs PC-12 Eagle at a glance — top speed 355 vs 528 km/h, range 1,592 vs 3,417 km, built 176 vs 2,000 units.

PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Specifications
M28 Skytruck PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Pilatus
First flight 24 July 1993 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1996 1994
Number produced 176 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 39.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 16.3 m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 13.1 m -- m
Maximum speed 355 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,592 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,354 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 820 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M28 Skytruck or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 173 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M28 Skytruck or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the M28 Skytruck's 1,592 km.
Which can fly higher, the M28 Skytruck or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the M28 Skytruck or PC-12 Eagle?
The M28 Skytruck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the M28 Skytruck or PC-12 Eagle?
The M28 Skytruck is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the M28 Skytruck or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M28 Skytruck or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.