The story
The Pilatus PC-12 is what happens when Swiss precision meets aviation. One turboprop engine, executive interior, and the ability to land on a grass strip. The thinking person's private plane.
Pilatus delivered its 2,000th PC-12 in May 2023, making it the best-selling pressurized single-engine turboprop around.
Quick answers
How do you identify a PC-12?
Low-wing single turboprop. T-tail. Pressurized cabin. The Swiss Army knife of aviation.
What does a PC-12 sound like?
Single PT6A — smooth and quiet for a turboprop, Swiss engineering at its finest.
How fast is the PC-12?
Top speed is 280 kts.
How many passengers does the PC-12 carry?
Up to 9. A typical layout is 6 (executive).
How far can the PC-12 fly?
Range is about 1,845 nmi.
How big is the PC-12?
It is 47 ft 3 in long and 53 ft 4 in across the wings.
When did the PC-12 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1991.
How many PC-12s have been built?
2,000+ built.
How rare is a PC-12 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first PC-12 catch is worth 25 points.
