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PC-12 Eagle vs Socata TBM

PC-12 Eagle vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 528 vs 555 km/h, range 3,417 vs 3,304 km, built 2,000 vs 1,000 units.

Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Socata TBM military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
Specifications
PC-12 Eagle Socata TBM
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Socata
First flight 31 May 1991 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1994 1990
Number produced 2000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $6 million $4.5 million
Wing area -- m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 12.7 m
Height -- m 4.4 m
Length -- m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 3,417 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 2,810 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-12 Eagle or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-12 Eagle or Socata TBM?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Socata TBM's 3,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-12 Eagle or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-12 Eagle or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,354 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-12 Eagle or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-12 Eagle or Socata TBM?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-12 Eagle or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 4 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-12 Eagle or Socata TBM?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Socata TBM.