PC-12PC-12 NG2008–2020
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 3 variants1994+
Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX
PC12Single-Engine Turboprop✓ in production2020 present
Range
1.803 NM · 3.339 km
MTOW
4.740 kg
Cruise
290 kt · 537 km/h
Seats
11
11 seats (pilot included)
New price
US$ 5.5M
The Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop in production since 2020. It has a range of 1803 nm, a cruise speed of 290 kt (537 km/h), 11 seats (pilot included). A brand-new example starts at US$ 5.5M. In Brazil there are 27 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. The PC-12 NG family (3 variants) totals 94 units. There are 41 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 55 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 9/6/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
55 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 7 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 6.6 miR$ 33.8 mi
market medianaging ≈ −6.0%/yr+94% vs Turbohélice Single median
Entry
US$ 5.7 mi
model year 2020
Best value
US$ 6.6 mi
model year 2022
Top of range
US$ 7.3 mi
model year 2024
Used vs new
−-20%
catalog US$ 5.5 mi
Minimum
US$ 5.5 mi
R$ 28.2 mi
Median
US$ 6.6 mi
R$ 33.8 mi
Maximum
US$ 7.5 mi
R$ 38.4 mi
New · manufacturer catalogin productionUS$ 5.5 mi · R$ 28.2 mi
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +6.4%/yr·2020→2024
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
2 of 5 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.05 to ×1.27 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.
Air taxi
US$ 5.8 mi – 8.1 mi
R$ 29.5 mi – 41.2 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 6.5 mi – 9.6 mi
R$ 33.5 mi – 48.9 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 1.2 mil/h
R$ 6.3 mil/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 253.1 mil
- Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
- US$ 1.9 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.0 mil – 4.0 mil/h
R$ 10.2 mil – 20.5 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 2.8 mil – 4.5 mil/h
R$ 14.3 mil – 23.0 mil/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: US$2,000-4,000/hr (Paramount Business Jets, ThePrivateJetGuides), commonly US$2,500-3,500/hr. BR: Flapper lists turboprop legs ~R$34,000-35,000/leg (Recife-Noronha ~R$73,000); at ~R$5.06/USD (Jun-2026) a ~2hr leg implies ~US$3,000-3,400/hr, range widened to US$2,800-4,500/hr reflecting BR operating premiums. BR charter is the most economical fixed-wing option per Flapper.
How we read this price · 7 sources · researched 04/06/2026
Pre-owned market 2020-2024: Q3 2025 advertised asking range US$5.5M-7.5M (AvBuyer/Controller market commentary); avg pre-owned ~US$6.6M (GlobalAir), typical purchase US$6.77M (Guardian Jet); current Controller listings US$6.975M-7.45M. NGX is supply-constrained (~5% of 465-ac fleet for sale) and trades ~110% of original MSRP (JetSwiss), so values held/appreciated. New: base delivery ~US$4.39M (2020), equipped exec ~US$5.37M (2020) rising to ~US$6.03M equipped (2023, Aircraft Bluebook via Wikipedia); catalog MSRP ~US$5.5M. DOC/hr variable ~US$1,000: Guardian Jet US$1,152/hr (fuel US$484 @77gal/US$6.28 + maint US$403 + engine prog US$265); Aircraft Cost Calculator ~US$833/hr. Sources accessed 2026-06-04.
- Guardian Jet - PC-12 NGx brochure/values, new/list US$5.395M-8.15M, typical purchase US$6.7725M; variable US$1,151.56/hr (fuel US$484/maint US$403/engine US$265); 23 ac for sale of 465 fleet, MY 2020-2025; accessed 2026-06-04
- GlobalAir - PC-12 NGX for sale, avg price ~US$6.6M; live MY2022/2023/2024 listings (price on call); accessed 2026-06-04
- Controller.com - PC-12 NGX listings, asking US$6,975,000-7,450,000 across MY2020-2024 (per search snapshot; page 403 to direct fetch); accessed 2026-06-04
- JetSwiss - Why the PC-12 NGX defies market norms, NGX trades ~110% of MSRP (peaked ~130%); scarcity ~0.7% US fleet for sale; PC-12 PRO list approaching US$7M by 2026; accessed 2026-06-04
- AvBuyer - PC-12 NGX for sale, Q3 2025 advertised asking US$5.5M-7.5M depending on year/avionics/programs/engine time; accessed 2026-06-04
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - PC-12 NGX, variable hourly ~US$833/hr (via search snapshot; page 403 to direct fetch); accessed 2026-06-04
- Wikipedia - Pilatus PC-12 (pricing/specs), NGX deliveries Q2 2020 base US$4.39M, equipped exec ~US$5.369M; 2023 equipped US$6.028M (cites Aircraft Bluebook); accessed 2026-06-04
PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
21 de dez de 2017
FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
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O Pilatus PC-12 NGX é a versão do turboélice monomotor suíço produzida desde 2020. Tem alcance de 1803 nm, velocidade de cruzeiro de 290 kt e teto operacional de 30000 ft, com peso máximo de decolagem de 4740 kg. A cabine aceita até 11 ocupantes e costuma sair de fábrica para 9 passageiros, configuração que atende tanto à missão executiva quanto ao transporte misto de pessoas e carga. Nesta página estão a ficha técnica, a estimativa de custo operacional e a frota registrada no Brasil.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engines
- 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP com FADEC e Auto-Throttle
- Mtow Lb
- 10.450
- Range Nm
- 1.803
- Propeller
- Hartzell 5 pas composite
- Useful Load Lb
- 3.858
- Fuel Capacity Lb
- 2.704
- Shaft Horsepower
- 1.200
- Combustível
- 402 gal
- Combustível
- 2.704 lbs
- Razão de subida
- 1.920 ft/min
- Distância de pouso
- 2.160 ft
- Max Cruise Speed Kt
- 290
- Distância de decolagem
- 2.485 ft
- Max Certified Altitude Ft
- 30.000
- Shaft Horsepower Continuous
- 1.100
Cabin and comfort
- Lavatory
- Aft enclosed com porta
- Configuration
- 6-8 passageiros executive (club + 2 forward), ate 9 high-density, configuracoes cargo/medevac/combi
- Configuração típica
- Club 4 + 2 Forward + Side Facing
- Stand Up Cabin
- Não
- Volume da cabine
- 9,3 m³
- Pressurização diferencial
- 5,75 psi
- Baggage Capacity Cuft
- 40
- External Baggage Door
- Sim
- Quick Change Interior
- Sim
- Cargo Door Dimensions M
- 1.35m x 1.32m (porta de carga lateral)
- Cabin Altitude At 30kft Ft
- 10.000
Avionics and engines
- Tcas
- I (TAS) ou II opcional
- Fadec
- Sim
- Cockpit
- Honeywell Primus Apex Advanced (4 telas widescreen 12pol)
- Ads B In
- Sim
- Ads B Out
- Sim
- Autopilot
- Honeywell SmartView com Auto-Throttle integrado
- Painel de voo
- Honeywell Apex
- Autothrottle
- Sim
- Weather Radar
- Honeywell IntuVue RDR-7000 (3D)
- Common Options
- Inadvertent Icing Protection, oxigenio crew, FANS-1/A, CPDLC, ChartView
- Synthetic Vision
- Sim
- Single Pilot Certified
- Sim
Operating costs
- Fonte de dados
- https://aviacost.com/aircraftcostcalculator/pilatus-pc-12-ngx · https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/728/Pilatus+PC-12+NGX · https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-specifications/pilatus/pilatus-pc-12-ngx-specifications/1662 · https://www.turbineprops.com/blog/pilatus-pc12-range-specifications-operating-costs-guide · https://www.prattwhitney.com/en/products/general-aviation-engines/pt6e-67xp · https://conklindedecker.jetsupport.com/details/Pilatus%20PC-12%20NGX
- Msrp New Usd
- 5.400.000
- Fuel Burn Gph
- 75
- Annual Fixed Usd
- 200.000
- Última atualização
- 2026
- Hourly Operating Usd
- 1.100
- Engine Overhaul Cost Usd
- 580.000
- Current Market Price Usd Low
- 5.400.000
- Engine Overhaul Period Hours
- 5.000
- Current Market Price Usd High
- 6.500.000
External dimensions
- Comprimento total
- 14,41 m
- Envergadura
- 16,31 m
- Altura
- 4,26 m
- Área da asa
- 25,81 m²
- Enflechamento da asa
- 0°
Weights & fuel
- Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
- 4.740 kg
- Carga máxima (payload)
- 1.014 kg
- Capacidade de combustível
- 1.522 L
- Capacidade de combustível
- 2.724 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.399 · no factoring (≤ 5,670 kg, assumes normal category)sea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the PC-12 NGX needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135)
793m
no factoring · RBAC 135.399, assuming normal category; small transport-category aircraft are factored (135.397)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
793m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
No mandatory factoring: fits 449 of 465 Brazilian public runways.
Minimum runway
Where the PC-12 NGX dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Pro feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zona9 typical seats (pilot included) · 11 maxClub 42 dianteirosSide Facing
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✗ no stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
5,16 m
Width
1,52 m
Height
1,47 m
Volume
9,3 m³
Baggage
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Differences between variants
PC-12 NGPC-12 NGX2020+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
First flight - 2017
2017
Lancamento em 2019 como terceira geracao PC-12
A Pilatus revelou o PC-12 NGX no NBAA-BACE em outubro de 2019 e iniciou entregas no segundo trimestre de 2020. NGX e a terceira grande iteracao apos o PC-12 original (1994) e PC-12 NG (2008). A familia PC-12 ja acumulava 1.700+ unidades em 2019 e ultrapassou 2.000 entregas em 2024, bestseller absoluto da categoria turboelice single-engine pressurizado, com mais unidades que TBM 700/850/910/930/940/960 somados.
Market position
Market position analysis pending.
Brazil Fleet
Variante atual em produção, premium PC-12.
Pilatus PC-12 NGX (2020-presente) é o PC-12 mais moderno, Honeywell Primus Apex Build 11.1, motor PT6E-67XP (FADEC, autothrottle digital), cabine refinada com Bose ANR e ambient lighting. Frota BR em crescimento, perfil agronegócio top-tier e UHNW.
Mercado novo ~US$ 5.5M. Diferencial chave vs NG: motor FADEC (reduz workload + manutenção), cabine premium-class. Compete com King Air 360, PC-12 NGX vence em economia + cabine; King Air vence em twin-engine.
94 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Global fleet
Global distribution pending.
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Maior cabine da categoria turboelice single-engine
Cabine de 1,52m de largura, 1,47m de altura e 5,16m de comprimento, significativamente maior que TBM 960 (1,21m largura) e Piper M600 (1,17m largura). Com lavatorio enclosed traseiro, club seating reclinavel tipo executive jet e janelas grandes (NGX aumentou em 10% sobre o NG), oferece experiencia de cabine tipo light jet em plataforma turboelice mais barata de operar.
PT6E-67XP com FADEC e Auto-Throttle
O motor PT6E-67XP e a versao FADEC do PT6A-67P do PC-12 NG, controle eletronico digital de motor e helice, Auto-Throttle integrado ao Honeywell SmartView e telemetria preditiva via FAST. Comparado ao NG anterior, o NGX tem dispatch reliability superior, manutencao baseada em dados (engine condition trend monitoring) e workload de piloto reduzido em todas as fases do voo.
Versatilidade inigualavel: cargo, medevac, combi, military
A grande porta de carga lateral (1,35m x 1,32m) e o interior modular permitem configuracao quick-change entre executivo, cargo, medevac, combi (passageiros + carga) ou military patrol. Operadores tipicos: empresas de utility (PlaneSense fractional, Nicholas Air), Royal Flying Doctor Service australiano, Forca Aerea Suica (PC-12 Spectre), e fazendeiros/mineradores em destinos remotos com pista nao pavimentada.
Pista nao pavimentada certificada
O PC-12 e certificado para operacao em pistas de cascalho, terra batida e grama compactada, capacidade rara em aeronaves pressurizadas single-engine. Trens de pouso reforcados, refletores anti-FOD e geometria de helice protegem o motor contra debris. Em fazendas no interior do Brasil, lodges africanos, ranchos no Texas e operacoes na Australia, e frequentemente o unico avioes turboprop pressurizado capaz de pousar.
Limitations
Mais lento que TBM 960 (290 vs 330 kt)
O PC-12 NGX cruza a ~290 kt em modo economico (310 kt em high-speed), enquanto o TBM 960 atinge 330 kt em cruzeiro normal. Em missoes 1.500 nm a diferenca e ~30-45 minutos de voo extra a favor do TBM. Pilatus prioriza payload + range + cabine; Daher prioriza velocidade. Para missoes long-haul com 6+ passageiros e bagagem completa, o NGX vence; para missoes rapidas com 2-4 ocupantes, o TBM 960 vence.
Curiosities
Mais de 2.000 unidades PC-12 produzidas desde 1994
Em junho de 2024 a Pilatus celebrou a entrega da 2.000a unidade da familia PC-12, primeira aeronave turboelice single-engine pressurizada a alcancar essa marca. A linha de producao em Stans, Suica, opera com backlog de 2-3 anos e ritmo de ~80 unidades/ano. Operadores notaveis: PlaneSense (maior frota mundial com 50+ PC-12s em fractional), Nicholas Air, JetSuite, e centenas de operadores privados.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX cost?
A new Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX starts at US$ 5.5M (factory price). On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX?
The maximum range is 1803 nm (1.803 NM · 3.339 km).
How fast is the Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX?
Cruise speed is 290 kt, equivalent to 537 km/h.
How many passengers does the Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX seat?
The Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX has 11 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 10 passengers.
How many Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX are there in Brazil?
There are 27 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026). The PC-12 NG family (3 variants) totals 94 units.
Who operates the Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX in Brazil?
24 distinct operators operate 24 units of the Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX in the RAB-ANAC: 2 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 22 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in MT, SP and MG (data as of 9/22/2026). Another 2 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate a Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NGX per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,862 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 1,229 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 253,100 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.