Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus PC-12
Страны	Швейцария
Роль	Пассажирские и грузовые самолеты
Первый полет	31 мая 1991
Построен	2000 г.

Teh Пилатус ПК-12 — одномоторный турбовинтовой самолёт с наддувным двигателем, выпускаемый компанией Pilatus Aircraft из Штанса, Швейцария, с 1991 года. Он был спроектирован как высокопроизводительный многоцелевой самолет, который включает в себя большую кормовую грузовую дверь в дополнение к основной пассажирской двери

Источник: Pilatus PC-12 в русской Википедии

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Фотограф	Владимир Якубов
Локализации	Тихоокеанское побережье Dream Машины 2010
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General Characteristics

The Pilatus PC-12 is a highly successful, single-engine turboprop aircraft known for its versatility, reliability, and low operating costs. It is used globally for corporate transport, air ambulance, cargo, and regional airline services, often operating from short, unpaved runways.

Property	Typical Value (PC-12 NGX Variant)
Роль	Utility/Executive Transport, Air Ambulance
Производителя	Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (Stans, Switzerland)
First Flight	May 31, 1991
Экипажа	1 or 2 pilots
Способность	Up to 9 passengers
Размах крыла	16.23 m (53 ft 3 in)
Max Takeoff Weight	4,740 kg (10,450 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engine: One Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP turboprop engine (NGX model).
Power Output: Flat-rated to 895 kW (1,200 shp). The PT6 is famous for its reliability and power-to-weight ratio.
Construction: Conventional low-wing cantilever monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear.
Fuselage Feature: The PC-12 is instantly recognizable for its large, aft cargo door (1.35 m x 1.32 m), which facilitates the loading of oversized cargo, stretchers, or palletized goods.
Cockpit (NGX): Features the modern Honeywell Epic 2.0 integrated avionics system, offering a digital, glass cockpit experience with advanced safety features.

Performance and Safety

Maximum Cruise Speed: 537 km/h (290 knots) at 20,000 ft.
Maximum Range: Approximately 3,339 km (1,803 nautical miles) with reserves.
Service Ceiling: 9,144 m (30,000 ft).
Short Field Capability: Renowned for excellent Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) performance, requiring less than 800 meters (2,600 ft) to clear a 50 ft obstacle.
Single-Engine Safety: The PC-12’s single-engine configuration is offset by the PT6’s historically low in-flight shutdown rate, making it a very safe aircraft, often operating under single-engine IFR rules comparable to twins.