Pilatus PC-12

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The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. The main market for the aircraft is corporate transport and regional airliner operators. The United States Air Force's designation is the U-28A. The PC-12 holds the distinction of being the best-selling pressurized, single-engine, turbine-powered aircraft in the world.

Variants[edit | edit source]

  • Pilatus 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.
  • Pilatus 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).
  • Pilatus 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).
  • Pilatus 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).
  • Pilatus PC-12M Spectre: Paramilitary special missions platform marketed in the United States, originally called "Eagle".
  • U-28A: United States military designation for the PC-12.

Users[edit | edit source]

  • Afghanistan
    • Afghan Air Force
  • Bulgaria
    • Bulgarian Air Force
  • Finland
    • Finnish Air Force
  • Iraq
    • Iraqi Air Force
  • Ireland
    • Irish Air Corps
  • Rwandan Air Force
  • South Africa
    • South African Air Force
  • Switzerland
    • Swiss Air Force
  • United States
    • United States Air Force