The PC-12 is destined to be the most successful of the Pilatus designs. A fully pressurized business and commuter aircraft It is also operated worldwide as a utility aircraft and corporate transport. A dedicated cargo version is being considered. It is also operated by the air forces of Bulgaria, South Africa and the United States, where it is designated U-28A. Improved versions are the PC-12/45 which has an empty weight of 5,732lb(2600kg) and a maximum take-off weight of 9920lb(4500kg). The PC-12/47 has a maximum take-off weight of 10,450lb(4740kg). A PC-12/45 is illustrated below.

N6FZ                   c/n 290                    Switzerland

11 seat light transport first flown in 1991

Engine: 1200shp(895kW) Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27B                                                                     Length: 47’3"(14.4m)                                                                                          Height: 14’0"(4.27m)Wingspan: 52’3"(16.23m)                                                                                             No.built: 880+ Range: 1840miles(2961km)                                                              Cruising speed: 267mph(430kmh) Empty weight: 5260lb(2386kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 8818lb(4000kg)

  C-FOPD               c/n 182