Pilatus PC-12NGX: Buyer’s and Investor’s Guide

Pros

This is the lastest version of this now famous Swiss built single engine turboprop.

Cons

Ther are few negitive views on the new version of the PC-12.

History

Two prototypes of the origiinal PC-12 were completed by 1st May 1991 and the first flight took place on 31st May 1991. The Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation issued its certificate on 30 March 1994 and the FAA issued their certificate on 15 Juky 1994

.The 2,000th PC-12 aircraft was delivered from the Stans facility in May 2023.factory .

HARD FACTS

Max Cruise Speed 290 ktas

Max Range  (4 pax) 1,803 nm  (6 pax) 1,568 nm

Take-Off Distance 2,485 ft

Max Altitude 30,000 ft

Landing Distance 2,179 ft

Max Rate of Climb 1,920 fpm

Occupants 10 + 1 pilot

Latest News (by TERRY SPRUCE)

Tradewind Aviation has taken delivery of two new PC-12NGX aircraft from the manufacturer. The operator now has a fleet of 27 Pilatus PC-12s

Oriens Aviation completes first aircraft sale of 2024. A 2020 build Pilatus PC-12NGX has been sold and later this year.nd the company will take delivery of a new 2024 build model.