Turboprop · Pilatus
The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine turboprop with a large cargo door and short-runway ability, used when the destination is hard to reach and the load is awkward.
Typical for the type, not for one specific aircraft. Figures vary with variant, options, weight, altitude and temperature. Source: our aircraft specification sheet (2026-09-17).
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TurbopropUp to 11 passengersPowerful twin-turboprop with pressurized cabin and excellent short-field performance. Ideal for group travel and executive transport.
TurbopropUp to 7 passengersEfficient entry-level twin-turboprop suitable for regional hops and shorter routes.
TurbopropUp to 9 passengersVersatile twin-turboprop workhorse with strong climb performance and flexible cabin configurations.
TurbopropUp to 9 passengersUpdated version of the B200 featuring modern avionics and improved performance.
TurbopropUp to 11 passengersStretched, higher-capacity version of the B300 family with excellent payload-range capability.
Figures are typical for each type, not for one specific aircraft, and vary with layout, weight, altitude and temperature. Pictures are illustrations, not the listed aircraft.
The large rear cargo door is unusual on a passenger aircraft, and it defines what the PC-12 is for. Equipment, freight, medical loads and oversized bags go straight in. Nothing has to be squeezed through a narrow passenger door. So the same aircraft that carries six people can also carry something that will not fit in a jet at all.
With one engine, it costs less to run than a twin of similar ability. Its short-field performance (taking off and landing on short runways) opens destinations that rule out most other aircraft. That mix has made it popular for remote-area flying around the world.
Flying on one engine has its own rules and operating considerations, especially at night and over difficult terrain. Discuss these before the aircraft is chosen, not after.