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Pilatus PC-12 NG exceeds all expectations
SWISS PRECISION
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. 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.
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.
“The Pilatus PC-12 NG is all about performance, versatility and economy. When you look at the numbers, you see it provides maximum return for every dollar invested” says Thomas Bosshard, President and CEO of Pilatus Business Aircraft. “It represents a great combination of capacity, amenity, speed, range and performance – made all the more compelling by the modest acquisition and operating costs.”
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
Since its founding in 1939, Pilatus has designed and constructed aircraft at the base of Mount Pilatus in Stans, Switzerland. Durable, powerful airplanes that could climb rapidly, clear ragged ridges, take off and land from rough postage stamp strips, and provide superior performance in high, thin air.
“The Pilatus Porter PC-6, launched in 1959, was our first utility aircraft, and it garnered a global reputation for its rugged versatility and short takeoff and landing capabilities,” according to Bosshard.
“Seven decades spent engineering, building and maintaining aircraft, along with what we’ve learned from those who operate our aircraft, has led us to one of our greatest achievements, the PC-12 NG single-engine turboprop. This aircraft embodies all the knowledge, skill, and practical insight we’ve gained over the years.
“It combines the performance, durability, and reliability of our trainers, like the PC-21, with the utilitarian implacability of the Pilatus Porter PC-6, while providing superior pilot confidence and passenger comfort.”
The PC-12 NG offers C-suite elegance and amenities, along with the capability of delivering aid to the most rugged locations, such as the Australian outback. The exceptional versatility of the PC-12 NG creates a new category for turbine aircraft.
Spend any time in the company of the PC-12 NG and it quickly becomes apparent that every inch has been carefully over-engineered as a point of pride. The main wing spar is a single 80 lb. piece of aluminum milled from a solid 2,000 lb. billet, rather than the structurally weaker alternative of riveting multiple pieces of aluminum together.
ELEGANT CRAFTSMANSHIP
The leftover aluminum is then recycled to support our sustainability efforts. The engine mount truss structure is expertly hand welded and takes a full week to fabricate. Inside the PC-12 NG, hand-sewn stitching and premium European leather further exemplify our commitment to elegant craftsmanship.
“Just as the Swiss watchmakers do, we attend to small details that most would simply overlook,” according to Pilatus.
Equipment bays, access panels, and internal systems typically hidden from view are neatly arranged, labeled, and clearly painted.
The PC-12 NG offers the broadest performance envelope of any aircraft in its class. Powered by the venerable Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P turbine, an engine of legendary dependability, it is flat-rated to 1,200 continuous shaft horsepower for exceptional takeoff and climb performance.
The PC-12 NG climbs to an altitude of 30,000 feet at 1,920 feet per minute, and cruises at speeds up to 280 knots. Since the engine is flat-rated at only 70 per cent of its maximum power, it’s able to perform at high altitudes and in hot climates with minimal stress. The efficiency of engine and airframe provide a phenomenal class-leading range of more than 1,800 nautical miles. Not having to stop to refuel means the PC-12 NG can often reach destinations as quickly as traditional jets.
The PC-12 NG’s trailing-link landing gear with 14” of travel is designed to provide pilots and passengers with smooth, soft landings on even the roughest surfaces.
COCKPIT
The PC-12 NG features state-of-the-art Honeywell Primus Apex avionics. Four large displays, including two primary flight displays (PFDs) and two multi- function displays (MFDs), provide an unprecedented amount of viewing area and integrate flight information, engine monitoring, aircraft configuration, pressurization, and environmental controls.
SmartView, a proven synthetic vision system, is a revolutionary product which increases safety and situational awareness. It displays a natural 3D rendering of terrain, providing a view that pilots normally see only on a clear day.
Flight and weather data, charts, aircraft system information, and trip planning functions are all within easy reach, while a new cockpit environment designed by BMW Group Designworks USA sets a new standard for ergonomics and aesthetics.
Emblematic of the PC-12 NG’s high-level sophistication is the cockpit environment, featuring a flight deck equipped with Honeywell’s cutting-edge Primus Apex avionics system. It consists of four 10-inch, high-resolution LCD displays: two multi-function displays stacked vertically in the center, and a primary flight display in front of each pilot.
TREMENDOUS CAPABILITIES
The APEX avionics system is similar to that found on ‘big iron’ business jets, but have been specially engineered to reduce pilot workload and improve safety for single-pilot operations. Pilots are quick to appreciate the user-friendliness of the APEX system, its tremendous capabilities, and how easy it is to transition to flying the PC-12 NG proficiently.
Honeywell’s exclusive SmartView is the most advanced synthetic vision system in business aviation. It brings to IFR flying some of the ease of VFR, and provides a new level of safety and situational awareness through features such as the dynamic speed cue to help pilots maintain stable approach speeds, flight path symbolism to make it easier to control the aircraft’s true direction, and runway markings to present a realistic airport environment.
The PC-12 NG is a high-performance business aircraft with the speed, range, comfort, and efficiency to make it the preferred choice in business aviation today. It’s surprisingly bigger than most turboprop twins, so you can carry passengers in cabin-class comfort.
It can climb to altitudes above most turbulent weather, cruise at high speeds, and fly 1,800 nautical miles non-stop, while enjoying efficient fuel consumption. The unique characteristics of the PC-12 NG allow it to operate from thousands of airports beyond the capability of jets (except for Pilatus’ own PC-24 Super Versatile Jet) and twin turboprops.
“If special missions are your business, we know you are under constant pressure to do more with less. The PC-12 NG represents the ultimate cost-effective, multi-mission platform,” says Pilatus.
It provides the flexibility to adjust its 330 cubic feet (9.34 cubic meters) of cabin volume to your unique requirements. It combines long loiter time on station with high-speed dash capability and long range. It is one of the most capable day, night and all-weather aircraft available, and it has been consistently deployed in some of the harshest environments around the globe.
SPECIAL MISSIONS
Pilatus has been supplying governments and special missions organizations with high-quality, rugged, versatile, and efficient aircraft since the 1940s. Today, the PC-12 is used by a variety of institutions, including the Red Cross, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the US Air Force, and numerous others around the world. The Pilatus Center will work to create custom trip analyses, comparison reports, cash flow analyses and other detailed reports.
The PC-12 NG is virtually unrivalled in terms of special mission capability. It affords operators the ability to cover a whole range of assignments with a single aircraft type, including surveillance, medical assistance, cargo transport and search and rescue. In other words, missions which require immediate intervention and total reliability.
Demand for first-class ambulance aircraft continues to grow. The PC-12 NG has successfully proved its credentials in this field to clients around the world. Operators are impressed by the aircraft’s flexibility and high availability. The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and Ornge of Canada have long been enthusiastic users of specially configured PC-12s for medical missions.
The PC-12 is an ideal ambulance aircraft, not least for its low operating costs and unique ability to operate in and out of unmade runways. The pressurised cabin - over 8 m3 - offers sufficient space and comfort for up to three patients plus medical systems. The large cargo door ensures easy loading and unloading.
The PC-12 NG may also be configured with a multipurpose utility/drop door. This extra door, which can be opened in flight, is integrated within the large cargo door. It gives the PC-12 NG a unique advantage across a wide range of missions: the smaller door allows dropping of the likes of food and aid supplies, or deplaning of skydivers.
The PC-12 NG cargo door is a big plus, allowing easy loading and unloading of bulky or heavy freight. Depending on the type of cargo, the cabin can be equipped in different configurations.
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