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PC-12 Eagle vs Y-12

PC-12 Eagle vs Y-12 at a glance — top speed 528 vs 328 km/h, range 3,417 vs 1,340 km, built 2,000 vs 71 units.

Specifications
PC-12 Eagle Y-12
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Harbin
First flight 31 May 1991 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1994 1985
Number produced 2000 units 71 units
Average unit price $6 million $5 million
Wing area -- m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 17.2 m
Height -- m 5.7 m
Length -- m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 3,417 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 2,810 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-12?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-12?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-12?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is more expensive, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-12?
The PC-12 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-12?
The Y-12 entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-12?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.