Video: Pilatus PC-12NG Flight Review

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Key Takeaways:

  • The 2013 Pilatus PC-12NG has a cruise speed of approximately 270 knots and costs nearly $5 million.
  • Despite not being the fastest or cheapest single-engine turboprop, its unique features set it apart.
  • It boasts a large cabin capable of carrying a 1,200 lb payload and over 400 gallons of fuel.
  • The aircraft can operate from unpaved runways and features a large 53x52-inch cargo door.
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With a cruise speed of around 270 knots and a price tag of nearly $5 million, the 2013 Pilatus PC-12NG isn’t the fastest or the least expensive single-engine turboprop on the market. It is, however, arguably in a class of its own. That’s because it has a cabin that can carry 1,200 lbs. of payload while carrying over 400 gallons of fuel, the ability to operate from unpaved runways, and a huge 53×52-inch cargo door. In this video, Aviation Consumer‘s Larry Anglisano takes a look at the airplane.

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