What engine is in the PC-12?
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6
Pilatus PC-12/Engine types
The PC-12 aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P turboprop engine developing up to 1,200shp.
Is the PC-12 pressurized?
The PC-12 is the best-selling pressurized single-engine turbine-powered aircraft in the world and has been for several consecutive years, with 1,700 deliveries as of October 2019.
Is a PC-12 a jet?
This is a medium turboprop jet with a single engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop, PT6A-67B) manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft, is used for the transport of passengers and cargo. It made its first flight with two prototypes on May 31st of 1991 and continued until 2014 with a total of 1,300 units.
How much does a PC-12 weight?
2,761 kg
Pilatus PC-12/Weight
How high can a Pilatus fly?
about 30,000 feet
The aircraft has a maximum range of 1,845 nautical miles. In terms of operating altitude, your limit is about 30,000 feet.
Does a PC12 have reverse thrust?
The long-stroke trailing link main gear is designed for unimproved surfaces, so a normal landing on pavement is a thing of beauty. With reverse thrust from the big propeller, you hardly need brakes. The PC-12 has demonstrated that people will fly single-engine turboprops, and pay more than $4 million for them.
What does PC stand for Pilatus?
PC12
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| PC12 | Pilatus PC-12 (Pilatus Aircraft; Switzerland) |
| PC12 | Pheochromocytoma Cell Line 12 |
How far can a Pilatus PC-12 fly?
Through clever aerodynamic refinements, it is five knots faster than its predecessor, with a top cruise speed of 290 knots (537 kilometres per hour). Maximum range has been extended to 1,765 nautical miles (3,269 kilometres).
How tall is the cabin of a Pilatus PC-12?
Interior Cabin Height: 4 ft 10 In Cabin Width: 5 ft Cabin Length: 16 ft 11 In Cabin Volume: 356 cu ft Door Height: 4 ft 5 In Door Width: 2 ft Internal Baggage: 40 cu ft
What kind of engine does Pilatus PC-12 NG have?
Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P engine, the PC-12 NG can travel up to 1,635 nm. Approximately 840 Pilatus PC-12 NG aircraft have been built since 2008, with more currently in production.
When did the Pilatus PC 12 / 45 come out?
The next PC-12 to come to market was the PC-12/45 in 1996, with the only difference being an increase in maximum takeoff weight to 9,921 lbs by modifying the landing gear. At this point, the vast majority of PC-12/41s, if not all of them, have been upgraded to PC-12/45s.
How many hours of maintenance does a Pilatus PC-24 take?
Adapted from the PC-24, the cabin windows are 10% larger and the redesigned cabin include new seats. Scheduled maintenance is extended to 600 flight hours and time between overhaul increases from 4,000 to 5,000 hours.