Turboprop8 seats1,803 nm
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Single engine, large aft cargo door, and unpaved field capability with the right configuration. Widely used where the runway rules out a jet.
The aircraft
Where the PC-12 NGX fits
Single engine, large aft cargo door, and unpaved field capability with the right configuration. Widely used where the runway rules out a jet.
Turboprops trade cruise speed for field performance and operating cost. On legs under about 400 nm the jet time advantage largely disappears once you account for climb and descent, and a turboprop opens up several thousand additional runways across North America.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Pilatus PC-12 NGX plans out near 3h 52m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 7h 23m, which is beyond what it will do without a fuel stop.
The cabin measures about 4.9 ft high by 5 ft wide across 16.9 ft of length. It is a seated cabin. You move between seats, you do not walk around.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Turboprop |
| Typical seating | 8 passengers |
| Published range | 1,803 nm / 3,339 km |
| Typical cruise | 290 kt / 334 mph |
| Cabin height | 4.9 ft |
| Cabin width | 5 ft |
| Cabin length | 16.9 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 298 cu ft |
| Baggage | 40 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 2,650 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Pilatus PC-12 NGX covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the PC-12 NGX
How many passengers does the Pilatus PC-12 NGX carry?
Typical charter seating is 8. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 8. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
Published maximum range is 1,803 nautical miles, about 3,339 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
Typical cruise is 290 knots, which is about 334 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 3h 52m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Pilatus PC-12 NGX need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 2,650 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Pilatus PC-12 NGX have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other turboprops
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft King Air 350i | 8 | 1,806 nm | 312 kt | 4.75 ft |
| Daher TBM 960 | 5 | 1,730 nm | 308 kt | 4 ft |
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