Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Aircraft Model: PILATUS PC-12 NGX 2023
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67P
- Maximum Cruise Speed: 330 knots
- Range: 1,800 nautical miles
- Passenger Capacity: Up to 9 passengers
- Cabin Height: 4 feet 11 inches
- Cabin Width: 5 feet 1 inch
- Cabin Length: 16 feet 11 inches
- Cargo Capacity: 1,200 pounds
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus Apex
- Features: Single-engine turboprop, advanced avionics, spacious cabin, and large cargo door
- Ideal for: Business travel, air ambulance, and cargo transport
- Notable for: Versatility and efficiency in various operational roles.
About this Model
Overview
The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop designed around utility: frequent operations into smaller airports, strong short-field capability, and a cabin that can shift between executive seating and practical cargo/passenger mixes. The NGX update emphasizes avionics modernization and systems refinements while keeping the PC-12’s core value proposition—dispatch-friendly turbine simplicity with a large door and robust landing gear for mixed infrastructure.
Mission Fit
This model fits missions where airport access and operational flexibility matter as much as cruise performance. It is commonly chosen for multi-stop regional schedules, remote or secondary-field access, and trips where cabin reconfiguration (executive seating one day, bulky cargo or specialized equipment the next) is a real requirement. For buyers whose mission profile is predominantly long, nonstop city-pairs where time-at-cruise dominates, a light or midsize jet may better match expectations.
Cabin
The PC-12 NGX cabin is sized more like a small-cabin aircraft than a typical single-engine platform, with a flat floor and a practical, upright cross-section that supports comfortable seating and easy movement. A key differentiator is the large aft cargo door, enabling straightforward loading of bulky baggage, medical gear, or work equipment without compromising passenger access. Noise and vibration are characteristic of turboprops, but the NGX aims for a refined experience for the segment with thoughtful insulation and cabin systems integration.