General Aviation

Pilatus Aircraft Pc-24

Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft

The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet produced by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
pilatus-aircraft-pc-24
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
184
Example Registration
N100J

Specifications

Wingspan
17 m / 55 ft
Length
16.85 m / 55 ft
Height
5.4 m / 17 ft
Max Speed
154 km/h / 96 mph
Cruise Speed
810 km/h / 510 mph
Range
3700 km / 2000 nmi
Ceiling
14000 m / 45000 ft
First Flight
2015-05-11
Total Built
212

Aircraft Overview

History

After the PC‑12 turboprop proved popular, Pilatus began PC‑24 development in 2007. The jet was unveiled in May 2013, rolled out in August 2014, and flew its first test on 11 May 2015. It earned EASA and FAA certification in December 2017 and delivered its first customer in February 2018.

Design

The PC‑24 is a low‑wing, cantilever cabin monoplane powered by two Williams FJ44‑4A turbofans. It has a T‑tail and retractable tricycle gear. Designed for short and rough runways, it uses an advanced wing with double‑slotted flaps, a stall speed of 81 knots, long‑stroke landing gear, and dual‑wheel main wheels at 70 psi to prevent sinking.

Operations

The PC‑24 is used by air‑charter firms, private owners, and medical‑evacuation services. Operators include the Royal Flying Doctor Service, NSW Ambulance, and several airlines worldwide. It can land on short, unpaved, and rough runways, making it suitable for remote locations.

Notable Facts

  • Combines turboprop versatility with jet cabin size.
  • First business jet with a standard pallet‑sized cargo door.
  • Certified for single‑pilot operation.
  • Can land on dry sand or gravel runways.
  • First customer delivery was on 7 Feb 2018.
  • 50th aircraft delivered by October 2019.
  • 100th aircraft delivered by January 2021.
  • Fleet of 100 jets logged 33,500 flight hours by January 2021.

Variants

  • PC-24- 184 registrations - Example N100J

Machine-Readable Resources

Sources