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PC-12 Eagle vs Tu-214

PC-12 Eagle vs Tu-214 at a glance — top speed 528 vs 900 km/h, range 3,417 vs 6,500 km, built 2,000 vs 89 units.

Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
Specifications
PC-12 Eagle Tu-214
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Tupolev
First flight 31 May 1991 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1994 1996
Number produced 2000 units 89 units
Average unit price $6 million $65 million
Wing area -- m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 41.8 m
Height -- m 13.9 m
Length -- m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 3,417 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 2,810 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-12 Eagle or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 372 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-12 Eagle or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-12 Eagle or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-12 Eagle or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 110,750 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-12 Eagle or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is longer at 46.1 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the PC-12 Eagle or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-12 Eagle or Tu-214?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-12 Eagle or Tu-214?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.