Pilatus PC-12
Pilatus · PC12
Swiss single-turboprop that punches above its weight. Popular with Royal Flying Doctor Service and PlaneSense fractional.
A single-engine turboprop in the small category that is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types. Has a single engine for straightforward operation.
1x TurbopropSmallRECAT FFL300 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1 x Turboprop |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 30,000 ft (FL300) |
| Max climb rate | 1,700 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,500 fpm |
Speed envelope
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 65 kts |
| Landing speed | 85 kts |
| Cruise speed | 270 kts |
| Maximum speed | 295 kts |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 3,646 ft (0.60 nm) |
| Landing field length | 3,342 ft (0.55 nm) |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 1 |
| LAHSO category | 4 |