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Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus

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Versatile Swiss single-engine turboprop for regional and charter use.

First flight

1991

Category

Regional turboprop

Seating

Up to 9 passengers

Range

3,417 km

Engines

Single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P turboprop

Status

In production

The Pilatus PC-12 is a Swiss-built single-engine turboprop aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Stans, Switzerland. Designed for flexibility, it serves a wide range of roles including passenger transport, cargo operations, air ambulance missions, and corporate charter flights. Its pressurized cabin, large cargo door, and ability to operate from unpaved or short runways make it exceptionally versatile. First flown in 1991 and entering service in 1994, the PC-12 has become one of the most successful single-engine turboprop aircraft in history, with over 1,900 units delivered worldwide. The current production variant, the PC-12 NGX, features updated avionics, improved engine performance, and enhanced cabin comfort. The aircraft is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine and is certified for single-pilot IFR operations. It is widely used by regional airlines, charter operators, air ambulance services, and government agencies across more than 50 countries.

Notable operators

Rex Airlines (Australia) and RUAG Aviation have operated the type, alongside numerous charter and air ambulance operators worldwide.

Notable facts

›Over 1,900 PC-12s have been delivered since production began.
›The PC-12 can operate from unpaved, grass, or gravel runways as short as 400 meters.
›It features a large rear cargo door enabling easy loading of bulky or medical equipment.
›The current variant, the PC-12 NGX, was introduced in 2020 with upgraded avionics and engine.
›Certified for single-pilot IFR operations, reducing operating costs for operators.

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Encyclopaedia

The Pilatus PC-12 is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Stans, Switzerland since 1991. It was designed as a high-performance utility aircraft that incorporates a large aft cargo door in addition to the main passenger door. Due to its efficient, high-utility design, the PC-12 is used by a large variety of operators. The main use for the aircraft is corporate transportation, but it is also used by fractional and small regional airlines, air-ambulance operators, and many government agencies, such as police departments and armed forces. The 2,000th PC-12 was delivered in May 2023.

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