Pc 12 pilatus technical specifications. The most desirable single-engine aircraft. General description of the Pilatus PC12 aircraft

General description of the Pilatus PC12 aircraft

The Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, is located in a narrow valley sandwiched among the mountains, in picturesque city Stans and most likely named after local mountain Pilatus, in the depths of which a dragon lived. The company has a long history of aircraft manufacturing, the beginning of which goes back to 1939, when no one could have suspected that a small company would become a world leader in the production market and, most importantly, the sale of single-engine turboprop aircraft. The Pilatus PC-12 turboprop aircraft, first introduced in 1992, and certified already in 1994, was modified several times (namely 12 series) and has the main popular models 12/45 and 12/47, after which it underwent more modifications in 2007-08 deep modification of the electrical system and replacement of the engine with a more powerful one received the index PC12/47E, or the marketing name PC12NG (NG means Next Generation - “new generation”). In 2008, the new generation turboprop aircraft PC-12 NG was certified by the European Aircraft Agency aviation security(EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Agency (FAA). All Pilatus PC12 aircraft with serial number starting from No. 1000 are equipped with a new engine and a “glass” cockpit, the distinctive feature of which, compared to its predecessor, is a fully integrated Honeywell Primus Apex avionics system, the design and ergonomics of the cockpit were developed by BMW DesignworksUSA, a company that has long collaborated with Pilatus Aircraft in development passenger compartment for PC12 aircraft. The aircraft received a 7% more powerful PT6A-67P power plant, manufactured by the Canadian company Pratt & Whitney, with monocrystalline gas generator blades and a second electric generator that increases the reliability of the aircraft’s electrical network.

The Pilatus PC-12 NG combines the excellent qualities of this type of aircraft, such as: efficiency, reliability, safety and versatility, for which the aircraft can be nicknamed the “Swiss Army Knife”.

The base price of the Pilatus PC12NG aircraft is US$3,850,000.

Typical cost with additional equipment is 4.4-4.7 million US dollars.

Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase a Pilatus PC12 aircraft using a preferential customs rate of 0% approved by the Resolution of the EURASIAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY INTERSTATE COUNCIL (HIGH BODY OF THE CUSTOMS UNION) Minsk “On the unified customs and tariff regulation of the customs union of the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan and Russian Federation”, starting from January 1, 2010, the duty rates established by the Unified Tariff of the Customs Union are applied in the Russian Federation. In accordance with this Tariff, the following aircraft are imported duty free into Russia: HS CODE 8802 30 000 2.

You only pay VAT!

Our director Viktor Borisovich Kuklyaev was for a long time the Head of the Representative Office of the company representing Pilatus Aicraft in Russia and the CIS and, while in this position, certified this type, advertised and promoted, and also sold it in Russia 11 new aircraft Pilatus PC12 of all modifications and therefore If you are interested in purchasing a new Pilatus PC12NG aircraft, you can contact us at the contacts listed below as no one knows this aircraft better than us.

Aircraft financing or leasing in Russia is carried out by companies such as Sberbank Leasing and RB Leasing.

If you are interested in purchasing a Pilatus PC12, PC12/45, PC12/47 or PC12/47NG aircraft from the secondary market, we can find you a suitable and profitable purchase option, or you can choose from those already presented on the page.

Flight- specifications: Pilatus PC-12 NG (Switzerland)
Aircraft length 14.40 m. 47ft 3in
Wingspan 16.23 m. 53ft 3in
Aircraft height 4.26 m. 14ft 0in
Wing area 25.81 m² 277.8 ft²
Number of engines 1 Turboprop
Engine model PT6A-67B
Engine Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engine power 895 kW 1 200 shp
Air propeller Hartzell HC-E4A-3D/E10477K-4 blade aluminum
Propeller diameter 2.67 m. 8ft 9in
Range – 9 Pax
– 0 Pax		 2,804 km.
4,149 km.		 1,753 mi / 1,513 nm
2,593 mi / 2,239 nm
Takeoff distance 701 m. 2 300 ft
Roll out 558 m. 1,830 ft
Maximum cruising speed 519 km/h.
Cruising speed 500 km/h. 312.5 mph / 270 KTAS
Maximum flight altitude 9,144 m. 30,000 ft
Rate of climb at ground level 512 m/min. 1,680 ft/min
174.3 kg./m. ² 35.7 lb/ft²
Weight characteristics
Dry weight 2,761 kg. 5 867 lb
Full load weight 4,700 kg. 10 450 lb
Maximum take-off weight 4,740 kg. 10 450 lb
539 kg. 1,189 lb
1,500 kg. 3,502 lb
Layout characteristics
Crew 1 – 2
Maximum number of passengers 9 in a standard room, 6-8 in a VIP room with toilet
Cabin volume 9.34 m³
Interior dimensions, Length – Width – Height 5.16 – 1.53 – 1.47 m.
Total information
Year of start of operation July 2008
Certificates EASA, FAA, MAK (ST235-RS-12; dated 09.27.04)
Onboard radio navigation equipment Honeywell Primus APEX (PC-12NG)

PC12 Digital Airplane Flight Manual

Pilatus Aircraft has released the PC12 Digital Airplane Flight Manual application for iPad and IPhone, which is a continuation of the Palm PDA program, widely known among North American pilots. The application contains a lot of updates and very convenient calculators for calculating the alignment of the aircraft, the length of the takeoff and mileage, as well as calculating all kinds of engine settings for optimal modes during a cruising flight.

In November 2016, I was lucky enough to visit the homeland of the famous Pilatus aircraft. Four unforgettable day in a Swiss valley surrounded by mountains called the Buochs ​​(Stans) airfield (I wrote about this airfield in detail) made me truly fall in love with these small workers of the sky - the embodiment of true Swiss quality.

With this post I open a series of publications from the foot of Mount Pilatus, whose name the winged heroes of my story proudly bear, and I will briefly tell you about the history and main products of Pilatus Aircraft...

The Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft is not a newcomer to the global aircraft manufacturing market. Founded in 1939 in Stans and producing its first aircraft, the Pilatus SB-2 in 1944, the company began its steady march forward, over the years occupying the world's first position in the production of single-engine turboprop aircraft for various purposes.

Initially, the Pilatus production vector was aimed at producing training aircraft, and in 1945 the Pilatus P-2 appeared for the Swiss Air Force. 54 copies were built, and in 1953 production of the next model in the Pilatus line, the P-3, began and 72 of these aircraft were built for the Swiss Air Force and 6 aircraft for the Brazilian Navy.

The PC-6 Porter, the first aircraft to achieve worldwide commercial success, made its debut flight on May 4, 1959. One of the main features of this general purpose aircraft is its short takeoff and landing. So, with a load of 1500 kg, the take-off run of the aircraft is only 195 meters, and the landing run is 130 meters.

The ability to brake with a propeller in the air allows landings on short, obstructed runways at exceptionally steep glide path angles - 45 degrees or more. These aircraft properties are widely used to deliver cargo to undeveloped areas. The plane holds the world record for landing on a high-altitude airfield - the Dhaulagiri glacier in Nepal, located at an altitude of 5750 meters above sea level.
A transport aircraft with such characteristics turned out to be in demand and is widely exported. It was used in various military departments of many countries.

At the same time, private owners use the PC-6 Porter as a light transport for short take-off and landing, as well as for training paratroopers. The aircraft is actively used in air ambulances, for search and rescue operations and for work at high-altitude airfields. This model is still in production and at the end of 2016, 500 aircraft were produced!

On April 12, 1966, the new Pilatus PC-7, based on the Pilatus P-3, took off for the first time, replacing the old Lycoming O-435 engine with the new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-20. Unfortunately, after the accident, the PC-7 program was postponed and only on May 12, 1975, the updated aircraft made its first flight. The first production PC-7 took off on August 12, 1978, and on December 5 of the same year, it was delivered to Burma and Bolivia.
Despite the rather large dimensions of the aircraft, the Pilatus PC-7 aircraft has excellent aerodynamics, which ensures aircraft high indicator of such properties as maneuverability. Thanks to this, the Pilatus PC-7 aircraft can be used as a sports aircraft, including those used for aerobatic stunts, which is one of the factors why this model has gained wide popularity among potential owners and existing operators.
In addition to the civil aviation sector, the Pilatus PC-7 is actively used as a military training aircraft, and we are talking about training both ordinary military pilots and combat pilots. aircraft. This factor is facilitated mainly by the presence of a coupled control system in the aircraft, and it is for this reason that the demand for this model in aircraft continues to remain quite high to this day. Production of the Pilatus PC-7 also continues and, as of the end of 2016, about 600 aircraft of this model were produced. They are used by 22 air forces around the world.

On May 7, 1984, the Pilatus PC-9 training aircraft made its first flight. The aircraft is a development of the earlier PC-7 Turbo Trainer. Compared to the PC-7, the PC-9 has a larger fuselage, is equipped with ejection seats and a turboprop engine. The aircraft was originally intended for delivery to the Royal Air Force to replace the BAe (BAC) Jet Provost. The project was not accepted and the Short Tucano was adopted by the British Air Force, and Pilatus continued to develop the model on its own initiative. An order for this model was soon received from the Royal Saudi Air Force and by 2004 more than 250 copies had been produced.

But a real breakthrough in the production of turboprop aircraft awaited Pilatus Aircraft in 1991, when on May 31 the legendary Pilatus PC-12 made its first flight. It began full operation in 1994, and is now primarily used as a corporate aircraft or regional airliner. Today, the PC-12 is the best-selling single-engine turboprop aircraft in the world.
By the way, the first prototype of the RS-12 was installed on the territory of the plant in Stans and I had the pleasure of photographing this first legendary aircraft in the history of Pilatus...

The line of produced RS-12 models is very diverse - from the usual passenger versions PC-12/41, 45, 47, 47E to military modifications - the American U-28A and the multi-role reconnaissance aircraft RS-12M Eagle. The RS-12M, depending on the configuration of reconnaissance equipment, can perform the following missions: electronic reconnaissance and patrolling, electronic warfare and target designation, patrolling coastal borders and conducting anti-smuggling operations. Additional functions are provided for the configuration of the aircraft in the following roles: medical evacuation, photographic reconnaissance, passenger and transport aircraft, VIP transport. The first flight of the RS-12M aircraft took place in October 1995. There are two main versions of the aircraft, the first: PC-12M (HB-FOB) - equipped with optical-electronic sensors controlled by the Northrop Grumman Sensor Management System (SMS). The SMS system includes a three-processor station based on Intel Pentium processors. The sensors include WF-160DS FLIR IR sensors, an optical camera with a zoom lens from 20 to 280 mm and the American RISTA system (Reconnaissance, Infra-red Surveillance, Target Acquisition). Second option: PC-12M(HB-FOG) - equipped with Northrop Grumman WF-160DS IR/E-O sensors, Raytheon Sea Vue SV 1021 radar, Delfin Systems DER system (30 MHz to 2 GHz), digital and video data transmission system ( for a range of up to 200 km).
Since 1994, the PC-12 has been operated in more than 50 countries around the world, and by mid-2017, Pilatus plans to deliver the 1500th anniversary PC-12 aircraft.



I would like to briefly mention the new version of the Pilatus PC-12 - PC-12NG (Next Generation, "New Generation"). In November 2016, the manufacturer presented customers with an updated version of the popular turboprop. The first thing that catches your eye when examining the new aircraft is the first-time use of a five-bladed composite propeller, specially developed for the aircraft by Hartzell specialists. This new product allows you to significantly reduce the noise level in the cabin and improve flight performance, and from an aesthetic point of view, the aircraft has become more stylish. The new propeller is made from carbon fiber and has an indefinite lifespan, while repairs using epoxy resin take minimal time and can be completed during a major overhaul.

As a result, with the new Hartzell PC-12NG propeller, only 793 meters are needed for takeoff. With a maximum take-off weight, the aircraft climbs to a cruising altitude of 8585 meters 10% faster than the previous version, and its maximum range with four passengers is already 3407 km. The maximum speed of the new RS-12NG has been increased to 528 km/h.

In January 1999, Pilatus Aircraft began development of a two-seat training aircraft Pilatus PC-21. The first prototype was released on April 30, 2002, and made its first flight on July 1 of the same year. The second prototype flew on July 21, 2004. RS-21 was supposed to arrive in air Force as a training tool, however, during the implementation of the project, optimization was carried out, as a result of which the aircraft also began to be actively used in civil aviation.

In April 2008, the operation of the RS-21 began - the Swiss Air Force ordered 4 aircraft, and in December 2010 an order was made for 2 more aircraft. We can say that thanks to the RS-21, the growth in sales in 2010 was due to the receipt of a very large order for the Air Force and Air Defense of the United Arab Emirates.
The design of the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft was actually carried out on the basis of the Pilatus PC-9 model, which made it possible to reduce to some extent the work time associated with the development of the aircraft, however, both aircraft are fundamentally different from each other. In particular, the Pilatus PC-21 model has significantly better aerodynamics, and despite the fact that the fuselage dimensions of this model are somewhat large, aircraft RS-21 is more maneuverable. The aircraft is equipped with a turboprop power plant consisting of one Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68B engine with a thrust power of 1600 hp. and is capable of covering distances of 1330 kilometers at a cruising speed of 590 km/h.

In the military field, the Pilatus PC-21 is used as a training tool to provide training for military pilots in the operation of jet fighters. The aircraft continues to be in mass production to this day, which is due to the high demand for this model. As of the end of 2016, 188 RS-21 aircraft are operated by 7 air forces of the world - Switzerland, UAE, Singapore, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Australia.

Pilatus Aircraft, like many aircraft manufacturers, does not stand still and confidently moves with the times, trying to occupy a fresh niche in the jet aviation field, and the newest Pilatus PC-24 aircraft is a clear confirmation of this. On May 12, 2013, the new bizjet was first presented at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, and currently the aircraft, the first two prototypes P01 and P02, is undergoing flight tests at the Buochs ​​(Stans) airfield, and the third board P03 is on the ground being tested in the USA.
I was lucky enough to take some photos of the firstborn P01 and P02 of the new jet era Pilatus. Lightweight, maneuverable, with a short takeoff run and graceful innovative shapes - these are just the few things I can say about my first visual acquaintance with this beautiful aircraft. I hope that I will be able to talk about the RS-24 in more detail next year as part of the official presentation of the new product, all the real capabilities of which are still kept in the strictest confidence.

On August 1, 2014, Swiss National Day, the P01 was unveiled to the public by journalists, and on May 11, 2015, the P01 conducted its first test flight from Buochs ​​Airport, spending a total of 55 minutes in the air. On November 16, 2015, P02 made its first flight, lasting 82 minutes. By this date, P01 had accumulated a total of 150 flight hours and completed more than 100 flights. In May 2016, P01 took a brief break from the test program to appear on a static display at EBACE. By that time, P01 and P02 had accumulated over 500 flight hours. During the transatlantic passage to the US, P02 had already achieved a cruising speed of over 800 km/h (432 kt), which was better than expected.

According to the weekly Bizav News, Pilatus Aircraft plans to reach the finish line of certification of the new PC-24 in early 2017, when the third prototype of the aircraft begins flying. It is expected that already in the third quarter of 2017 the company will receive the long-awaited type certificate. It is expected that at EVASE 2017 the manufacturer will demonstrate to the public the first RS-24 equipped with an interior. The first deliveries are scheduled for August 2017, and the first owners of the business jet will be the American equity operator Planesense and the Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The main competitors in the price range will be the Embraer Phenom 300 and the Cessna Citation CJ4. According to the company, the aircraft will have a range of 3,300 km (2,051 miles) and a cruising speed with six passengers on board of 786 km/h (or 488 mph). The aircraft is equipped with two pylons mounted in the tail power plants Williams FJ44-4A, and is also equipped with a large, PC12-like cargo door and a sealed luggage compartment with free access During the flight. The main advantages of this “off-road” aircraft over its “classmates” will be takeoff and landing characteristics, allowing the aircraft to take off from a distance of 820 m (2690 ft), and the landing distance will be 770 m (2526 ft). The PC24's landing gear will be designed to operate from dirt and grass runways, allowing the Pilatus PC-24 to be used at hard-to-reach and underdeveloped airports in all parts of the world.

In one small Swiss town, where meticulous craftsmanship has always been combined with the spirit of technical innovation, this story began 75 years ago... During its three-quarters of a century of existence, Pilatus Aircraft has achieved amazing business success and each of the almost 2,000 people working in the company, is proud of its products. Pilatus confidently sets trends rather than following them, and year after year they create new models and push the boundaries of what is possible. That's why Pilatus is a world leader in producing aircraft that deliver world-class quality, capability, versatility and cost-effectiveness.
"We create authentic Swiss movement. Innovative. Uncompromising. Passionate. We are ready to build your next airplane!" A great motto for a great company!

P.S. Many thanks to the managing partner of sales of RS-12 aircraft in Russia "Nesterov Aviation" represented by Evgeniy Okladnikov! Also, writing this post required, as always, your own photographs and information support from the BizavNews publication. Special thanks to Bizavmen for the wonderful opportunities and wonderful company on our travels!

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It’s been a long time since I’ve been getting ready to talk about this plane. Switzerland, it turns out that it makes not only knives and chocolate!!! There are also planes.
Pilatus PS-12 (eng. Pilatus PC-12) is a single-engine turboprop aircraft developed by the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft. The PC-12 is typically used as a corporate jet or regional jet. US Air Force designation is U-28A.

official website of the aircraft manufacturer
As always, I use information from sites
http://www.airwar.ru
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki
and other sources I found on the Internet and literature

Yegor Sanych took me with him to see this miracle of Swiss thought. The plane was still in Ostafyevo at that time.


Appearance in our cold. The task was to roll him out of the hangar and drive him away.


OK-PCB model Pilatus PC-12/47E serial number 1324 L1T year of manufacture 2011 previous registration HB-FSB current registration RA-01511
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The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft represents a unique attempt to combine a single powerful turboprop engine with a large and spacious airframe of advanced design. The aircraft was announced at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) show in 1989.
Tail


In total, more than 1,200 aircraft of this model were produced.
The plane is completely new. The catalog price from the manufacturer of such an aircraft is about 5 million euros

But for reasonable people, leasing can exist, for example


The first flight of the prototype R.01 took place on May 31, 1991; the second aircraft - in mid-1992. From the very beginning, the aircraft was planned for long-distance flights at high speed.


Pilatus claims that its speed is 185 km/h faster than the aircraft, and its flight range is greater than the Beech King Air (both of these models are potential rivals to the Swiss aircraft). But which Caravan and Pilatus are competitors? Airplanes absolutely for different purposes. The high-wing caravan over there is leaky!!!
It was very cold.


The main struts are very powerful, there is no doubt about the possibility of landing on poor airfields.


View from under the wing


In principle, the plane allows one pilot to fly it without any problems!!!
Nose and four-blade propeller


Peculiarities:

Engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P, 1,200 SHP
Pressurized cabin with a total volume of 330 cubic feet, designed for 9 passengers
Maximum range of 1,560 miles with three passengers, high cruising speed
280 knots (322 mph) max cruiser
High wings for working from short platforms
Standard Front Passenger and Large Cargo (53" X 52")
Retractable landing gear, suitable for landing on grass and unprepared strips
Certified for flight in icing conditions
Honeywell Primus Apex Integrated Avionics
Certified for single-pilot flights
Engine air intake

screw cook and me


Asking price: $2.15 - $3.45 million (there is a question here, of course)
Direct operating costs: $668/hour.
Fixed expenses: $210,926/year.
So you can’t call it a cheap pleasure :-(((
let's look into his eyes

closer

By such an exhaust you can immediately identify a turboprop

front pillar

here is the headlight and everything you need

there's a weather radar hidden here

view from the other side

here it is a weather radar and I’m in its reflection

under tail part there is a stick to prevent the plane from landing on its tail

angle of attack sensor

It is handled very carefully and is hidden in a special plastic case at each parking lot.

another headlight under the wing

emergency exit

tail view

cabin

four-blade vish

cabin and entrance

the main strut also has a headlight, this helps ensure the dispatcher that the landing gear is extended

let's take a look inside

As I understand it, there is a system responsible for the climate in the cabin

hatch under the tail

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bottom view, all sorts of antennas are visible

Let's go to the salon to warm up


there are seven comfortable seats


Pilatus teamed up with BMW Group Designworks to create the interiors of the aircraft. So if you love American cars, then in American aircraft you will feel in your own element, and for BMW lovers, go to Pilatus!!!
somehow they are too close :-)))


there is a luggage compartment at the back, next to it there is a cargo door, which makes it easier to deal with luggage so as not to drag suitcases across the entire cabin


here she is behind the bag


Cabin dimensions:
Cabin volume (excluding cockpit) 9.34 m3
Cabin length (excluding cockpit) 5.16 m
Cabin width 1.52 m
Overall height 1.47 m
width of flat cabin floor 1.30 m
Passenger door 0.61 m x 1.35 m
Cargo door (standard on all aircraft) 1.35 m 1.32 m
Luggage compartment volume 1.13 m3
cockpit view

view from the cockpit

upside down

sit in the co-pilot's seat

looking at a modern glass cockpit
The PC-12 NG is equipped with Honeywell Primus Apex integrated avionics. It features four large displays, including primary flight displays (PFDs) and two multi-function displays (MFDs), providing fantastic information and convenience to the system.

big and nice window


The system provides a synthetic image taking into account the entered surface data.
flight navigation complex, traffic, weather from weather radar, radio communication unit, etc., etc. are displayed here


The cockpit design is also by BMW Group Designworks USA.
general view of the working panel

I’ll never learn how to fight the sun from the windows

central monitor, now there is trimmer data, fuel data

switched to map

data input block

helm

the top panel, everything related to electricity is here

gas station panel

An-74 that was working on conveyors arrived

weather radar with winglets

buttons

emergency fuel switches....

the plane is rolled into the hangar, and I look at the cockpit in general

The ores are on top, the propeller pitch is automatic, you just need to switch the flight mode, on the ground and... There is also an interesting joystick for controlling the entire system, BMW helped :-)))


Performance
Max cruiser 280 ktas (322 mph) 519 km/hr TAS
Max range (3 passengers, 30,000 ft, with reserve) 2,889 km
Max working height 9,144 m
Cabin pressure at 26,000ft is the same as at 2,438 m
Take-off distance to obstacle 50 ft 808 m
Rate of climb (MTOW) 585 m/min
Landing distance from obstacle 50 ft 558 m
Stall speed (MTOW) 124 km/h IAS
Weights
Max take-off weight 4,740 kg
Max landing weight 4,500 kg
Max weight with zero fuel 4,100 kg
Main operating weight (including pilot 91 kg) 3,076 kg
Fuel used (402 gal) 1,226 kg
Payload with full fuel (and pilot 91 kg) 458 kg
dashboard

a little more general view

KVSA workplace

view from above

cabin ceiling

pedal block

the most general view of the cabin

or like this

or so


Modifications
PC-12/41 - the original version was certified in 1994 and was equipped with a PT6A-67B engine (Pratt & Whitney, Canada). Most of the PC-12/41 produced were modernized and became the PC-12/45.
PC-12/45 - certified in 1996 with PT6A-67B engine (Pratt & Whitney, Canada). The maximum weight has been increased to 4500 kg.
PC-12/47 - certified in 2005 with PT6A-67B engine (Pratt & Whitney, Canada). The maximum weight has been increased to 4740 kg.
PC-12/47E - certified in 2008, received modernized avionics and a PT6A-67P engine (Pratt & Whitney, Canada). Sometimes found in markets under the name PC-12 NG (English: Next Generation, “New Generation”)
U-28A - variant for the US Air Force.
So


PC-12M Specter originally called "Eagle". Eagle is a multi-role reconnaissance aircraft developed by the Swiss company Pilatus. It was aimed at the US market. Depending on the configuration of reconnaissance equipment, the aircraft can perform the following missions: electronic reconnaissance and patrolling (SAR radar and IR sensors), electronic warfare and target designation (phased array, radar, IR sensors, electronic warfare equipment and radio and electronic reconnaissance equipment), patrolling coastal borders and conducting anti-drug smuggling operations (IR sensors and MSOC multispectral optical camera). As additional functions, the aircraft can be configured in the following roles: medical evacuation, photographic reconnaissance, passenger and transport aircraft, VIP transport. The first flight of the RS-12M aircraft took place in October 1995. There are two main versions of the aircraft, the first: PC-12M (HB-FOB) - equipped with optical-electronic sensors controlled by the Northrop Grumman Sensor Management System (SMS). The SMS system includes a three-processor station based on Intel Pentium processors. The sensors include WF-160DS FLIR IR sensors, an optical camera with a zoom lens from 20 to 280 mm and the American RISTA system (Reconnaissance, Infra-red Surveillance, Target Acquisition). Second option: PC-12M(HB-FOG) - equipped with Northrop Grumman WF-160DS IR/E-O sensors, Raytheon Sea Vue SV 1021 radar, Delfin Systems DER system (30 MHz to 2 GHz), digital and video data transmission system ( for a range of up to 200 km).
So

or like this

Technical data (PC12 NG)

Crew: 2
Maximum cruising speed: 520 km/h
Flight altitude: 9144 m
Take-off distance: 808 m
Landing distance: 558 m
Climb rate at sea level: 585 m/min
Flight range: 2913 km
Maximum weight: 4760.9 kg
Takeoff weight: 4740 kg
Landing weight: 4500 kg
Weight without fuel: 4100 kg
Fuel capacity: 1227 kg
Cargo capacity: 467 kg
Height: 4.26 m
Length: 14.4 m
Wingspan: 16.27 m
Standard capacity: 9
Engine manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney (Canada)
Model: PT6A-67P (1)
Output power: 1200 hp
Operating time for repairs ----- h

Pilatus PC-12, as a rule, is used as a corporate aircraft or regional airliner.

Improving one of the most successful and versatile aircraft in history is not an easy task, but the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft managed to do it. The newest iteration of its single-engine turboprop PC-12, designated NG (Next Generation), received FAA certification in March 2008. This version features a number of improvements, including a more powerful engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A, helping to develop a cruising speed 20 km/h higher compared to previous modifications of the PC-12 and increasing flight range due to improved climb characteristics. The interior sealing and temperature control systems have also been improved. PC-12NG - the first production aircraft equipped with an avionics complex Honeywell The Primus Apex features large format multifunction displays that Pilatus claims is much easier to learn and use than many competing products.

The cockpit has been redesigned in partnership with the company BMW Designworks.

Besides, Pilatus in collaboration with BMW Designworks modified the optional six-seat interior layout in the executive class version, originally created by the American company Isaacman Design. Passenger seats are now equipped with retractable headrests and modified armrests. Reading lamps and wall lights use LEDs. BMW has also rethought the texture, style and color scheme of the interior design.
Pilatus has been offering customers an optional executive cabin for over a decade. This option features individual passenger seats and a spacious lavatory in the front of the cabin. Conversion from the basic configuration takes only five days; the seats can be dismantled at any time, turning the interior into a fully cargo or combined cargo-passenger one. One of the unique characteristics of the aircraftPC- 12 NG, produced by the company "Pilatus"is its operational versatility to perform a wide range of tasks.

There is a possibility ordering, renting and purchasing a new Pilatus PC-12 aircraft for private flights(6-9 seats) for 2915 km in the JetVip company

Aircraft modifications:

  • PC-12/41 - the original version was certified in 1994 and was equipped with a PT6A-67B engine (Pratt & Whitney, Canada). Most of the PC-12/41 produced were modernized and became the PC-12/45.
  • PC-12/45 - certified in 1996 with PT6A-67B engine (Pratt & Whitney, Canada). The maximum weight has been increased to 4500 kg.
  • PC-12/47 - certified in 2005 with the PT6A-67B engine (Pratt & Whitney, Canada). The maximum weight has been increased to 4740 kg.
  • PC-12/47E - certified in 2008, received modernized avionics and a PT6A-67P engine (Pratt & Whitney, Canada). Sometimes found in markets under the name PC-12 NG (English: Next Generation, “New Generation”)
  • The U-28A is a variant for the US Air Force.
  • The RS-12M Eagle is a multi-role reconnaissance aircraft developed by the Swiss company Pilatus. It was aimed at the US market.

Main characteristics of the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft

  • Crew: 1-2 people.
  • Maximum speed: 520 km/h
  • Flight altitude: 9,144 m
  • Run: 450 m
  • Take-off distance: 808 m
  • Mileage: 228 m
  • Landing distance: 558 m
  • Climb rate at sea level: 585 m/min
  • Flight range: 3,417 km
  • Maximum weight: 4,760.9 kg
  • Takeoff weight: 4,740 kg
  • Landing weight: 4,500 kg
  • Weight without fuel: 4,100 kg
  • Fuel capacity: 1,227 kg
  • Cargo capacity: 467 kg
  • Height: 4.26 m
  • Length: 14.4 m
  • Wingspan: 16.27 m
  • Standard capacity: 9 people.
  • Engine manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney (Canada)
  • Model: PT6A-67P (1)
  • Output power: 1,200 HP With.

Asking price: $2.15 - $3.45 million

Direct operating costs: $668/hour.

Fixed expenses: $210,926/year.

As of July 2010, more than 1,000 PC-12 aircraft of all modifications have been sold; most of them are used in civil aviation

Pilatus PS-12 (eng. Pilatus PC-12) is a single-engine turboprop aircraft developed by the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft. Trunk volume:

ABOUT THE PLANE

The PC-12 NG aircraft combines the ideal balance of characteristics: a pressurized cabin, single-pilot capability, long range, low operating costs, high speed and the ability to operate on small airfields.

The use of the RS-12 NG is varied: it can be an air taxi for management in the “6+2 VIP” cabin configuration, and an indispensable aircraft for corporate, official, and ambulance aviation, or the best option for cargo transportation, search and rescue operations, and other missions. An important factor is that precisely because of its versatility, the PC-12 NG aircraft can take off and land anywhere, including unpaved runways only 1000 m long (700 m - asphalt), while providing excellent controllability.

Another advantage of the PC-12 NG is its excellent fuel efficiency (cost per flight hour). The PC-12 NG cruise speed is 280 knots (528 km/h), and the pressurized cabin provides an operational ceiling of up to 30,000 feet (9,144 m).

Interior

The huge luggage compartment allows you to transport large cargo. The seats are removed, and the passenger plane turns into a cargo plane in a matter of minutes. You can even take a motorcycle with you! A spacious and fully insulated dry closet is located between the cockpit and the passenger compartment.

Passenger seats are equipped with retractable headrests and footrests. Ergonomic seats and silence in the cabin will help passengers truly relax, and a very stable folding table will allow you to do your usual activities, and passengers are always connected - Ethernet and Internet on board provide access to a library of films, music, a flight map and the Internet with excellent speed.

The estimated cost of the new model is from $4.135 million.

 

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