A 2007 PC-12/47, above, retails for around $2.5 million, which is slightly higher than a same-year Socata TBM850. Pilatus PC-12: A beefy turboprop single that can.
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PC-12 and sub-panel, 2007 Pilatus announced the PC-12NG (Next Generation) at the 2006 NBAA meeting in Orlando, and officially launched it during the NBAA 2007 in Atlanta. The NG features a more powerful Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P engine with better climb performance and an increase in maximum cruise speed to 280 knots. The NG also features a Apex; prior to this, the PC-12 had been one of the only high end models to lack flat-panel avionics. The revised cockpit includes automatic pressurization control as well as cursor controlled inputs to the navigation system.
The PC-12 NG have also been modified from the original version. Within two years of launch, over 200 orders reportedly had been placed for the PC-12 NG. In May 2008, the first PC-12 NG was delivered. The PC-12M (Multipurpose) is based on the PC-12 NG but equipped with a more powerful electrical generation system allows installing additional power-consuming equipment.
This enables the PC-12M to perform missions such as flight inspection, air ambulance, aerial photography, and aerial surveillance. An optional utility door accommodates parachute drops of people and cargo. This version is marketed in the as the PC-12 Spectre paramilitary special missions platform. On 18 December 2012, Pilatus officially opened its Chinese headquarters in and announced that manufacturing of the PC-12 for Asia-Pacific customers would take place on the Chinese production line at this site in the future. In September 2014, it was announced that the production for various aerostructures for the PC-12 NG would be performed by in India from 2016 onwards, these parts having previously been manufactured by in Poland.
Pilatus PC-12 taking off from a short unpaved airstrip The PC-12 is a single-engine -powered, designed for performing in multiple roles and to deliver equal performance and safety to twin-engine aircraft. It is powered by a single engine; early models being powered by the PT6A-67B, while the later PC-12 NG variant uses the more powerful PT6A-67P, which is at only 70% of its maximum power. According to Pilatus, the PC-12 NG has exceptional versatility and is capable of operating within the most rugged environments, such as the Australian; it is one of the few pressurized turbine-powered aircraft capable of operating from rough landing strips. A landing gear arrangement is used to enable the PC-12 to access thousands of airfields that most jet aircraft would be incapable of using. A Luxembourg-registered PC-12/45 with doors open The cabin interior of the PC-12 can accommodate up to nine passengers in a comfortable configuration, which includes features such as a refreshment centre, a fully enclosed lavatory, and a baggage area to the rear of the cabin. Other cabin configurations include executive arrangements, seating between six and eight passengers, a four-seat passenger-cargo combi layout, and an setup housing two litters and three attending medics. The interior was designed in conjunction with 's division, making extensive use of, fine wood veneers and various to create an environment deliberately akin to a luxury road vehicle.
An atypically large cargo door is installed to accommodate more bulky items, including cargo. The PC-12 incorporates numerous safety measures. The PT6A-67 engine has a reputation for considerable reliability, a factor that has reportedly been decisive to some prospective operators. To counteract and spin conditions, dual angle-of-attack sensors near the wingtips force the stick forwards in advance of a potential stall. For greater redundancy, the PC-12 NG has a complete split-bus dual electrical system as akin to modern jet aircraft, in addition to two separate batteries and a third emergency battery. The type is certified for flight into known ice conditions; as per standard fit, pneumatic systems are installed in the wings and, while electrical de-icing measures are integrated into the windshield and exhaust heat is used for engine inlet de-icing.: 84 describe the PC-12 as possessing '.comparatively slow take-off and landing speeds, excellent short-field performance, and easy handling characteristics.' In addition to its uses as a passenger transport and private aircraft, the PC-12 can be configured as a multi-mission platform, such as an air ambulance or for conducting missions.
In the latter role, a retractable / sensor may be installed into the aircraft's tail and an operator's console, containing two display monitors, a digital video recorder, communications panel, and expansion bays to accommodate various radios and, can be fitted in the main cabin area; the aircraft may be highly customized to meet customer's specific mission requirements. In the multi-mission capacity, the type has seen use by various customers, including the, the, the, and the, among others. Right and The type features a three-axis autopilot as standard, while, long-range navigation systems and are optional.: 84 The flight deck of the PC-12 NG is equipped with 's Primus Apex avionics system, consisting of four 10-inch high-resolution screens, two of which perform as the primary flight displays directly forward of either pilot, the other two being multi-function displays in a central position between the two pilots.
The Apex system shares many similarities to the flight decks of other business jets and has been designed to minimize crew workload and provide for improved safety during single-pilot operations. An advanced synthetic vision system, delivering greater situational awareness and safety during (VFR) flight, is also present. The cockpit's layout is optimized for ergonomic and aesthetic appeal, providing similar comfort levels for the flight crew as to the passengers. An engine condition monitoring system is present on the PC-12 NG, automatically monitoring engine parameters and producing relevant warnings, easing preventive maintenance efforts.
Operational history Commercial, corporate, and private use Early sales of the PC-12 principally went to utility operators, reportedly Pilatus were uncertain of the sales potential for the aircraft to business and passenger operators early on. In 1994, the became the launch customer of the PC-12. It operates 32 PC-12s throughout Australia to deliver medical services in remote areas.
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PC-12 with passenger embarking In 2006, referred to the PC-12 as '.more economical to operate than any turbine airplane of similar size.' In 2007, Flying Magazine described the high rate of value retention on used PC-12s as 'unbelievable'—attributing this to the popular demand for the type. High oil prices are a prominent sales factor for turboprops, and the PC-12 among them. The bulk of demand comes from North America and three quarters of PC-12NG sales are in executive configurations. While its price grew from $3,270,760 in 2005 to $4,713,275 in 2015, it retains 80-85% of its selling price after 10 years given average use, better than comparable turboprop or and it sells 40% faster.
Pilatus also uses a series of overseas distributors to market and sell the PC-12 within designated regions. Is the exclusive sales agent for the type within the Middle East. In August 2014, Californian airline placed an order for 15 PC-12 NGs and 50 options, one of the largest contract for the type., a -based company, manages the largest fleet of the type, operating 34 PC-12s in 2015. In June 2010, Pilatus announced that the 1,000th PC-12 had been delivered. By August 2013, the worldwide PC-12 fleet had accumulated a combined total of 4 million flight hours and 1,200 PC-12s had been delivered to customers.
Just over a year after the 1300th, the 1400th PC-12 was delivered in July 2016. The fleet has accumulated 5.6 million total flight hours since certification, and 1 million flight hours for the 630 PC-12 NG since its introduction in 2008. Military operations. United States Air Force U-28A The PC-12 is Pilatus' first aircraft directed principally at the civil market.
Despite the company historically being a military-oriented supplier, military sales for the type were considered a low priority during the early stages of development.: 82 The U-28A is the variant of the PC-12 for intra-theater support of. The is stationed at, at the headquarters of the. The 34th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) was activated on 9 April 2010 as the second U-28A unit at Hurlburt Field. Both squadrons operate as part of the / 1st Special Operations Group (SOG) at Hurlburt Field. The Pilatus PC-12 is also operated by the as part of the at, New Mexico.
Variants PC-12/41 Original production variant certified in 1994 has a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67B engine, 4,100 kg (9,039 lb) maximum takeoff weight, conventional round-dial cockpit, starting at SN101. PC-12/45 Certified in 1996 has a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67B engine, maximum takeoff weight increased to 4,500 kg (9,921 lb). PC-12/47 Certified in 2005 has a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67B engine, maximum takeoff weight increased to 4,740 kg (10,450 lb).
PC-12/47E Variant certified in 2008 has upgraded avionics and a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P engine. Sometimes known by its trade name PC-12 NG (Next Generation).
PC-12M Spectre Paramilitary special missions platform marketed in the, originally called 'Eagle'. U-28A United States military designation for the PC-12. Operators.