Overview
The Pilatus PC-12 is a pressurised single-engine turboprop that can carry up to ten passengers or cargo and operate from short, unpaved strips. More than 2,000 have been delivered since 1994.
It serves as a business aircraft, a regional airliner and an air ambulance — Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service is a major user — while the US Air Force flies it as the U-28A for special operations. Figures are for the PC-12 NGX.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 14.40 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.28 m |
| Height | 4.26 m |
| Wing area | 25.8 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 3,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 4,740 kg |
Performance
| Cruise speed | 537 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range | 3,417 km |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 8 |
| Seats (max.) | 10 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP |
| Power (each) | 895 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Chris Finney / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2
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