The PC-12 NG aircraft combines the perfect balance of characteristics: an airtight cabin, the possibility of piloting with one pilot, long range, low operating costs, high speed and the ability to operate at small aerodromes. The unique qualities of the PC-12 NG allow you to land on short and unprepared strips.
Improving one of the most successful and versatile aircraft in history is not an easy task, but the Swiss company Pilatus Aircraft succeeded. The latest iteration of its single-engine turboprop PC-12, indicated by the NG postfix (Next Generation, i.e., the new generation), received a certificate from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in March 2008. This version features a number of improvements, including a more powerful engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A, which helps to increase cruising speed by 20 km / h higher than previous versions of the PC-12 and increases flight range due to improved climb performance. Improved interior sealing systems and temperature control.
In addition, Pilatus, in cooperation with BMW Designworks, finalized the optional six-seater executive layout, 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.
Ergonomic seats and silence in the cabin help passengers to truly relax, and a very stable folding table allows you to do your usual business, besides passengers are always in touch - Ethernet and Internet on board provide access to a library of films, music, a flight map and the Internet with great speed.
A huge luggage compartment allows you to transport bulky goods and ski equipment. The seats are removed, and the passenger plane in a matter of minutes turns into a cargo plane. A spacious and fully insulated dry closet is located between the cockpit and the passenger compartment.
The use of the RS-12 NG is diverse: it can be both an air taxi for management in the configuration of the 6 + 2 VIP cabin, an indispensable aircraft for corporate, business, and ambulance aircraft, or the best option for transportation of goods, search and rescue operations, and other missions. An important factor is the fact that thanks to its versatility, the PC-12 NG can take off and land anywhere, including unpaved runways with a length of only 1000 m (700 m - asphalt) while providing excellent controllability.
Another advantage of the PC-12 NG is its excellent fuel economy (flight hour cost). The cruising speed of the PC-12 NG is 280 knots (528 km / h), and the pressurized cab provides an operational ceiling of up to 30,000 feet (9144 m).