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Pilatus PC-12 Family

The Pilatus PC-12 is a pressurized single-engine turboprop family developed for passenger, business, cargo, medical, government, and special-mission work. A large standard cargo door, reconfigurable flat-floor cabin, and ability to use short or unpaved runways let the design serve both executive transport and remote operations. The family has evolved through the original PC-12, NG, NGX, and PRO variants, while modified U-28A aircraft extend the airframe into military utility and reconnaissance service.

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Identity

Aliases
PC-12PC-12/41PC-12/45PC-12/47PC-12 NGPC-12 NGXPC-12 PROU-28A Draco
Family Name
Pilatus PC-12
Full Name
Pilatus PC-12 Family
Roles
businessutilitycargoair_ambulancesearch_and_rescuemilitaryreconnaissance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Pilatus PC-12 is a pressurized single-engine turboprop family developed for passenger, business, cargo, medical, government, and special-mission work. A large standard cargo door, reconfigurable flat-floor cabin, and ability to use short or unpaved runways let the design serve both executive transport and remote operations. The family has evolved through the original PC-12, NG, NGX, and PRO variants, while modified U-28A aircraft extend the airframe into military utility and reconnaissance service.
First Flight Year
1,991
Manufacturer
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    PC-12 legacy PT6A option set
    Notes
    This configuration covers the PT6A-powered PC-12/41, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 and PC-12/47E/NG subseries. The PC-12 NGX/PRO PT6E-67XP installation is a distinct sibling and remains unmodeled until a canonical PT6E identity exists.

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 09:47:15 UTC
Updated Time
July 31, 2026 at 05:35:16 UTC