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PC-12 Eagle vs Tu-214

Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-214
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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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Overview

The PC-12 Eagle and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The PC-12 Eagle has an operational range of 3,417 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Tu-214 operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 9,144 m for the PC-12 Eagle.

The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in 2,000 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $6M for the PC-12 Eagle vs $65M for the Tu-214. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 5 years before the Tu-214 (1991 vs 1996).

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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.