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PC-12 Eagle vs Short 360

PC-12 Eagle vs Short 360 at a glance — top speed 528 vs 404 km/h, range 3,417 vs 1,595 km, built 2,000 vs 165 units.

Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 EagleFull specs
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Specifications
PC-12 Eagle Short 360
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Short Brothers
First flight 31 May 1991 1 June 1981
Year introduced 1994 1982
Number produced 2000 units 165 units
Average unit price $6 million $6.2 million
Wing area -- m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 22.8 m
Height -- m 7.2 m
Length -- m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 404 km/h
Operational range 3,417 km 1,595 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 12,292 kg
Empty weight 2,810 kg 7,870 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 1,062 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-12 Eagle or Short 360?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the Short 360's 404 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-12 Eagle or Short 360?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Short 360's 1,595 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-12 Eagle or Short 360?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Short 360's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is more expensive, the PC-12 Eagle or Short 360?
The Short 360 is more expensive at approximately $6.2 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-12 Eagle or Short 360?
The Short 360 entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-12 Eagle or Short 360?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 165 units of the Short 360.