Turboprops — Pilatus
Pilatus PC-12 Private Jet
The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine turboprop prized for its efficiency, large cabin for its class and ability to operate from short runways.
Aircraft model
What is the Pilatus PC-12?
The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine turboprop built by the Swiss manufacturer Pilatus, powered by one Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engine producing 1,200 shaft horsepower. It carries six to eight passengers and is known for a cabin that feels closer to a light jet than a typical turboprop, along with a large, externally accessible baggage compartment.
Its short-field performance, needing under 2,500 feet of runway, makes the Pilatus PC-12 a favoured choice for regional charter operators serving smaller UK and European airfields that larger aircraft cannot access.
Why choose this category
Why charter the Pilatus PC-12
A single-engine turboprop prized for its efficiency, large cabin for its class and ability to operate from short runways.
6-8 passengers
The Pilatus PC-12 comfortably seats 6-8 in a well-appointed cabin.
1,800 nm range
Capable of non-stop sectors up to 1,800 nm — no fuel stops required on typical routes.
Cabin height 1.45 m
Comfortable seating optimised for the sector lengths this aircraft typically flies.
Cruise speed 290 kts
Fast turnaround and efficient transit keeps your schedule tight.
Baggage: Large, externally accessible
Luggage capacity well-suited to typical private charter trips.
Turboprop category
Short regional hops and access to airfields with shorter runways.
Specifications and comparisons
Pilatus PC-12 in detail
Typical figures. Configurations vary by operator and fitout — confirm with your provider.
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pilatus | |
| Category | Turboprops | Short regional hops and access to airfields with shorter runways. |
| Passengers | 6-8 | Typical seating configuration |
| Range | 1,800 nm | Non-stop at typical cruise altitude |
| Cruise speed | 290 kts | At optimum cruise altitude |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m | Seated comfort |
| Cabin width | 1.52 m | At shoulder height |
| Baggage | Large, externally accessible | Varies by fitout |
| Engines | 1 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP turboprop (1,200 shp) | Powerplant configuration |
| Service ceiling | 30,000 ft | Maximum certified operating altitude |
| Runway required | 2,485 ft | Balanced field length at max takeoff weight |
Operators
Operators flying the Pilatus PC-12
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Pilatus PC-12 FAQs
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The Pilatus PC-12 typically seats 6-8 passengers, with a range of around 1,800 nm and a cruise speed of 290 kts.
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