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TURBO PROPS TURBO PROPS

SINGLE ENGINE VERSATILITY, RELIABILITY – PERFORMANCE – PILATUS PC-12 NGX

nautical miles. The aircraft’s range and ability to land unpaved

TURBOPROPS means the PC-12 NGX can offer passengers a faster arrival at

outlying destinations than traditional jets. Perhaps best of all, the

PC-12 NGX delivers this performance with outstanding fuel-effi-
ciency. The genius of a single-engine turboprop is that it costs far

– Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite. Managing the flight deck has less to own, maintain and operate than a comparable twin. Yet its
never been easier with an improved graphical interface, more

he single-engine turboprop market has grown consider- powerful hardware, higher-resolution displays and added function- performance and safety either matches or exceeds twins.

The NGX is already FAA and EASA certified and the first

Tably in recent years as aircraft buyers looking to step up ality for increased situational awareness. production PC-12 NGXs have been delivered from the Pilatus

from piston models realising they can achieve a lot of utility and DIMENSIONS factory in Stans, Switzerland. The ever growing regional PC-12

performance from these little workhorses of the skies Length 37 ft 7 in (11.46 m) fleet is maintained by Pilatus authorised service centre: Pilatus

While the TBM series and Pilatus PC-12NG are leaders in their re- PC-12 centre southern Africa, located at Rand Airport.

spective classes, the Kodiak continues to make a dent in the market Height 14 ft 11 in (4.55 m)

along with the Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Piper M Class. Wingspan 52 ft 1 in (15.88 m) POWER PLANT
Here World Airnews presents a broad survey of the best of these WEIGHTS Pratt & Whitney Canada: PT6E-67XP (flat-rated): 1,100 SHP, take-off

models and while every attempt has been made to ensure that the Maximum Ramp Weight 8,035 lb (3,645 kg) thermodynamic power: 1,845 SHP. Time between overhaul: 5,000 hours

information presented is accurate, the magazine cannot be held Maximum Takeoff Weight 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) The Pilatus PC-12 series has gained a reputation for outstanding Propeller, constant speed, full-reversing: five blade Hartzell (Compos-

liable for any corrections at the time of going to press. Maximum Landing Weight 7,800 lb (3,538 kg) versatility, performance, reliability and operational flexibility. ite), propeller speed: 1,700 RPM (1’500 RPM quiet mode)

The survey which is by no means all-encompassing instead focuses PERFORMANCE As such, it is one of the most popular turbine-powered business PERFORMANCE

on the most tried and tested well known models and includes the aircraft on the market today with over 1750 aircraft being delivered Maximum Cruise Speed 290 knots (537 km/h TAS)
already. In operation around the globe, the PC-12 has found

specifications. But due to space constraints only mentions those Maximum Cruise Speed 186 ktas (344 km/h) popularity in a number of roles; executive transport, cargo, air

under the following headings: dimensions, weight, performance, Maximum Range 1,070 nm (1,982 km) ambulance, airline and government special mission applications. Maximum Range (HSC, VFR, Reserves) 1,803 nm (3,339 km)

cabin interior and baggage capacity. For further information readers Takeoff Distance 2,055 ft (626 m) Maximum Operating Altitude 30,000 ft (9,144 m)

Whether it is the large cabin, single pilot operations, long

should go to the websites of each of the manufacturers. Takeoff Ground Roll 1,160 ft (354 m) range, low operating costs, high speed, short-field capability, or Cabin Altitude at 26,000 ft 8,000 ft (2,438 m)

Enjoy reading. If you have any comments please send us an email Landing Distance 1,625 ft (495 m) precision Swiss engineering and construction, customers find Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle 2,485 ft (758 m)

to info@airnews.co.za Landing Ground Roll 715 ft (218 m) the perfect balance of features to serve their needs in the PC-12. Rate Of Climb 1,920 ftm (9.75 m/s)

Maximum Operating Altitude 25,000 ft (7,620 m) The PC-12 NGX will offer the broadest performance envelope Time To Climb Sea Level to FL 250 19 min

THE CESSNA CARAVAN – THE ORIGINAL TRAIL BLAZER Maximum Climb Rate 1,234 fpm (376 mpm) of any aircraft in its class. The efficiency of engine and airframe Landing Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle 2,170 ft (661 m)
CABIN INTERIOR provide a phenomenal class-leading range of more than 1,800 Stall Speed (MTOW) 67 knots (124 km/h) IAS
Height 54 in (1.37 m)
Width 64 in (1.63 m) DAHER TBM 910

Length 17 ft 4 in (5.28 m) er for dependable payload performance and superior efficiency.

Operators can experience true value with low direct operating

Maximum Occupants 10 - 14 costs, limited warranties and a wide breadth of parts available on

BAGGAGE CAPACITY demand. It comes with the same standard avionics as the Cessna
Weight 325 lb (147 kg) Caravan with opportunities to upgrade.

Volume 31.5 cu ft (0.89 cu m)

DIMENSIONS

Length 41 ft 7 in (12.67 m)
CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EX – THE ULTIMATE Height 15 ft 5 in (4.70 m)

UTILITY VEHICLE

Wingspan 52 ft 1 in (15.88 m)

Wing Area 279 sq ft (25.96 sq m)
WEIGHTS
Maximum Ramp Weight 8,842 lb (4,011 kg)
Maximum Takeoff Weight 8,807 lb (3,995 kg)

Maximum Landing Weight 8,500 lb (3,856 kg)
PERFORMANCE The TBM 910 airframe design has several fail-safe structural

Maximum Cruise Speed 185 ktas (343 km/h) design techniques, including the use of multiple load paths and a
The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single-engine ten or fourteen seat light Maximum Range 912 nm (1,689 km) crack-stopper band to maximise sub system reliability/durability and

turboprop utility aircraft produced by the US-American manufactur- Takeoff Distance 2,160 ft (658 m) structural life. The TBM 910 aircraft is essentially identical to that of

er Cessna Aircraft Company, today a brand of Textron Aviation. the TBM 850 and 700 models. Airframe designers carefully chose a

It is known for its rugged utility and flexibility. With its powerful Takeoff Ground Roll 1,399 ft (426 m) variety of aluminium alloys, high strength steel (including titanium).

turboprop engine, the Caravan aircraft delivers the rare combina- Landing Distance 1,836 ft (5605 m) However TBM 910 uses more advanced composite materials such

tion of high performance, low operating costs and ability to adapt Landing Ground Roll 1,004 ft (306 m) as carbon fibre for its new items (winglets, new cowlings, etc.) to

to a wide variety of missions. Maximum Operating Altitude 25,000 ft (7,620 m) maximise structural strength and durability while minimizing aircraft

The powerful, efficient, dependable 675-horsepower PT6A-114A Maximum Climb Rate 1,275 fpm (389 mpm) weight and both acquisition and life-cycle support costs.

turbine engine gives the Caravan turboprop its exceptional payload The Cessna Grand Caravan Ex aircraft is known for its dependable CABIN INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

capabilities. and efficient performance by regional airlines, charter operators Height 54 in (1.37 m) Length 35.22 ft (10.736 m)

Operators in the world’s most demanding environments imme- and cargo carriers worldwide. The Grand Caravan EX turboprop was Width 64 in (1.63 m) Height 14.29 ft (4.355 m)

diately adopted the rugged, dependable turboprop and have been engineered for challenging missions, high payloads and short, rough Length 21 ft 4 in (6.50 m)

rewarded with unparalleled dispatch reliability. On top of more runways while delivering single-engine economy and simplicity. Wingspan 42.10 ft (12.833 m)
than 30 years of proven capability comes even greater value with This single engine turbo prop has a reputation as a revenue-gen- Maximum Occupants 10 - 14 WEIGHTS

the Caravan turboprop’s limited warranties, parts availability and erator. It can carry up to 14 occupants with an increased speed BAGGAGE CAPACITY Maximum Ramp Weight 7,430 lb (3,370 kg)

lower direct operating costs. and climb capability, plus a takeoff ground roll of only 1,399 ft. Its Weight 1,410 lb (640 kg) Maximum Takeoff Weight 7,394 lb (3,354 kg)

There is a spacious cockpit powered by the latest technology powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada engine delivers 867 horsepow- Volume 143 cu ft (4.05 cu m) Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 6,032 lb (2,736 kg)

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