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This single-engine turboprop cruises at speeds that blur the line between prop and jet, yet it can land on short, rough, remote airstrips that would stop most jets in their tracks. Powered by the legendary Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine, the PC-12 pairs serious performance with the kind of reliability operators trust in harsh, real-world conditions.

But the real story isn’t just speed. It’s access. While jets depend on long, well-equipped runways, the PC-12 can go directly to the mission — remote lodges, small hospitals, industrial sites, and private strips. That often makes it faster door-to-door, even if it’s slower in the cruise.

It’s also one of the most versatile aircraft in the sky. Executive transport, air ambulance, cargo hauler, surveillance platform — the same airframe handles them all with minimal compromise.

The PC-12 didn’t become popular through hype. It earned its reputation through decades of dependable service in places where flash doesn’t matter — but performance does.

Jet speed… or PC-12 access and flexibility?