Pilatus Aircraft‘s successful single-engine PC-12, of which some 1,700 have been built, just got better as the company last night announced at NBAA in Las Vegas. Pilatus’ new aircraft is the third generation of the venerable PC-12 airframe, dubbed the PC-12 NGX. Design of the new PC-12 NGX actually began more than three years ago, with flight testing having begun in December 2017. The PC-12 is already certified by both the FAA and EASA.
Pilatus Shows Off the New PC-12 NGX
Key Takeaways:
- Pilatus announced the PC-12 NGX, the third generation of its PC-12 aircraft, featuring a new Pratt & Whitney PT6E-67XP turboprop engine.
- Key enhancements include an increased cruise speed of 290 KTAS, a "Low Prop Speed" mode for noise reduction, and extended maintenance intervals (600 flight hours, 5,000-hour TBO), reducing operating costs by at least 9%.
- The PC-12 NGX also incorporates an Advanced Cockpit Environment with Honeywell Epic 2.0 touchscreen avionics, larger cabin windows, and redesigned executive seats for improved comfort and easy reconfiguration.
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