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PC-12 Eagle vs PC-6 Porter

PC-12 Eagle vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 528 vs 244 km/h, range 3,417 vs 730 km, built 2,000 vs 604 units.

Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
PC-12 Eagle PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Pilatus
First flight 31 May 1991 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1994 1960
Number produced 2000 units 604 units
Average unit price $6 million $60K
Wing area -- m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 15.9 m
Height -- m 3.2 m
Length -- m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 3,417 km 730 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,810 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-12 Eagle or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 284 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-12 Eagle or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-12 Eagle or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-12 Eagle or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-12 Eagle or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-12 Eagle or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-12 Eagle or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 34 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-12 Eagle or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.