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PC-12 Eagle vs Y-8

PC-12 Eagle vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 528 vs 660 km/h, range 3,417 vs 5,615 km, built 2,000 vs 169 units.

Pilatus PC-12 Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-12 Eagle
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
PC-12 Eagle Y-8
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Shaanxi
First flight 31 May 1991 1 December 1974
Year introduced 1994 1981
Number produced 2000 units 169 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area -- m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 38.0 m
Height -- m 11.2 m
Length -- m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 528 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 3,417 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 2,810 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust -- 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 528 km/h, a difference of 132 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 3,417 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-8?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 13 years before the PC-12 Eagle which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-12 Eagle or Y-8?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.