Monday, October 5, 2015

The Pilatus PC-12 - Turbo Prop Review

Pilatus PC-12

The Pilatus PC-12 NG has gained a reputation for outstanding versatility, performance, reliability and operational flexibility. As such, it is one of the most popular turbine-powered business aircraft on the market today. Over 1300 aircraft have been sold.

In operation around the globe, the PC-12 NG has found popularity in a number of roles– executive transport, cargo, air ambulance, airline, and government special mission applications.

One of the unique attributes of the Pilatus PC-12 NG is its adaptability to perform a wide range of missions. Not only has this fact created a high demand for the PC-12 NG, but it also lends a versatility that owners find irresistible.

Aircraft Interior

Whether it is the large cabin, single pilot operations, long range, low operating costs, high speed, short-field capability, or precision Swiss engineering and construction, customers find the perfect balance of features to serve their needs in the PC-12 NG.

As with many other Pilatus aircraft, the PC-12 is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engine (the PT6A-67B). It is certified for single-pilot IFR operations, though operators may choose to use a second flight crew member.

Aircraft Specifications

Pilatus offers the PC-12 in a standard nine-seat airliner form, in a four-passenger seat/freight Combi version, and as a six-seat corporate transport with an option for a seven-seat by adding a three-seat bench in place of seats five and six. A pure freighter model is under consideration.

  • Passenger Capacity: 6
  • Cabin volume (excluding cockpit) 330 cu ft 9.34 cu m
  • Cabin length (excluding cockpit) 16 ft 11 in 5.16 m
  • Cabin width 5 ft 0 in 1.52 m
  • Headroom 4 ft 10 in 1.47 m
  • Cabin floor width (flat floor) 4 ft 3 in 1.30 m
  • Passenger door 24 in x 53 in 0.61 m x 1.35 m
  • Cargo door (standard on all aircraft) 52 in x 53 in 1.35 m 1.32 m
  • Baggage compartment 40 cu ft 1.13 cu m

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