Aircraft Pilatus PC-12 NG

The PC-12 NG is a Swiss single-engine turboprop aircraft produced from 2008 to 2019; part of the most widely produced family of its class (2,000+ aircraft). It seats eight passengers, has a range of 3,417 km, and a cruising speed of 528 km/h, powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P engine. Key features include the ability to operate from unpaved runways as short as 600 m and a large cargo door as standard. There is no flight attendant or hot meals, resulting in a compact cabin. Baggage access is available in flight, with luggage loaded into the cabin. Typical routes include Moscow–Rome, Almaty–Kazan, and Tashkent–Sochi. Submit a request—we will prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Pilatus PC-12 NG benchmarks: average used price: $4.5 million. Maintenance with 300-400 flight hours per year: approximately $645,000/year, flight hours: $1,613/hour. The final price depends on the year, flight hours, engine life, and configuration. Send us a request – we will prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

The Swiss Pilatus delivers two hits. The PC-12 is the world's best-selling single-engine turboprop (over 2,000 aircraft): 8-9 seats, 3,300 km range, and operation from unpaved runways as short as 750 m. The PC-24 is a unique "off-road jet": a jet speed of 815 km/h combined with unpaved runway clearance of 900 m. Both aircraft are renowned for their Swiss assembly and sophisticated design.

Fleet statistics speak louder than words: 2,000+ PC-12 aircraft have logged over 10 million flight hours, and the accident rate is one of the best among all turboprops, including twin-engine aircraft. The PT6A-67P engine, with 500 million flight hours, operates 3,500 hours between overhauls. North American operators use the PC-12 to transport cargo and patients around the clock—there's no more rigorous test.

The PC-12 holds the record for the highest residual value in general aviation: a ten-year-old aircraft retains a price of 65–75% (a new NGX costs ~$6.5 million, a 2015 PC-12 NG costs $4.3–5 million). The reason is its perennial shortage: the aircraft's versatility maintains demand from charter, air ambulance, and cargo operators. A good aircraft's display rarely lasts longer than a month.

The PC-24 is the only jet certified for unpaved, grass, and gravel runways: it has access to approximately 20,000 airfields worldwide, compared to approximately 5,000. It also features a 1.25 x 1.30 m cargo door like a turboprop and a flat cabin floor for 8–10 passengers. This versatility comes at the cost of range: 3,890 km versus the CJ4's 4,000+. The price for a new jet is approximately $1,810,000.

Turboprops are ideal for flights of up to 1,500–2,000 km: Almaty–Tashkent, Moscow–Kazan, Astana–Almaty. They thrive on short, unpaved runways: the Pilatus PC-12 lands at 750 meters, making them accessible to thousands of sites that a jet simply can't reach. They cost one and a half to two times less per hour than a jet, and over distances of up to 1,000 km, the time penalty is only 15–25 minutes.

Single-engine aircraft carry 4–9 passengers: the TBM 960 seats six and ranges 3,200 km, and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX seats up to nine and ranges 3,300 km. The twin-engine King Air 360ER carries eight passengers for almost 5,000 km. The cruising speed of this class is 500–610 km/h. A rule of thumb: a full seat load reduces the maximum range by 20–301 TP80T.

The jet is faster—750–850 km/h versus 500–610—and flies higher, avoiding turbulence. The turboprop offers better fuel economy: 220–350 l/h versus 500–700, an hourly rental from $1,800 versus $3,000+, plus access to short unpaved runways. On routes up to 1,000 km, the time difference is less than half an hour, so it's better to fly a turboprop for short legs, and a jet for long ones.

The fleet includes 13 models: the high-speed Daher TBM 960 and Piper M700 Fury (556–611 km/h, 5–6 seats), the spacious Pilatus PC-12 NG/NGX/PRO with a cargo door and nine seats, the twin-engine King Air 260 and 360ER for long-haul flights up to 5,000 km, the business Piaggio Avanti Evo with jet speed and a stand-up cabin, and the affordable Piper M350/M500/M600SLS.

Start with two figures: the typical route length and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 passengers – a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km – a medium jet; nonstop intercontinental flights – a long-haul jet. Add adjustments for short runs, baggage volume, and berths. We'll select a model that matches your profile and calculate the economics of ownership. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

A new aircraft comes with a factory warranty and a 1-3 year waiting list, but the price is maximum. A used aircraft offers immediate delivery and a lower price for the 30-60%, but it's important to check the engine life and history. For most buyers, a new aircraft, 3-7 years old, is optimal: the main discount has already been applied, and the aircraft still has a long service life. We consider both options. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze the options for your needs.