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PC-12 Eagle vs Phenom 100

PC-12 Eagle vs Phenom 100 at a glance — top speed 528 vs 722 km/h, range 3,417 vs 2,182 km, built 2,000 vs 401 units.

Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
Specifications
PC-12 Eagle Phenom 100
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Embraer
First flight 31 May 1991 26 July 2007
Year introduced 1994 2008
Number produced 2000 units 401 units
Average unit price $6 million $4.5 million
Wingspan 16.3 m 12.3 m
Height -- m 4.4 m
Length -- m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 3,417 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 2,810 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 769 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-12 Eagle or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 is faster with a maximum speed of 722 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-12 Eagle or Phenom 100?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-12 Eagle or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-12 Eagle or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,750 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-12 Eagle or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-12 Eagle or Phenom 100?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Phenom 100 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-12 Eagle or Phenom 100?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 14 years before the Phenom 100 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-12 Eagle or Phenom 100?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 401 units of the Phenom 100.