Pilatus PC-12 Base price: $2,700,000 Engine make/model: Pratt &Whitney PT6A-67B Horsepower (max/continuous): 1200/1000 Max ramp weight (lbs.): 9965 Useful load (lbs.): 3600 Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 35.7 Power loading (lbs./shp): 8.2 Fuel capacity (gals.): 402 PERFORMANCE Max cruise speed (kts.): 270 Max range (nm): 2172 Max certified altitude (ft.) 30,000 Best rate of climb (fpm): […]
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