Pilatus PC-24

Pilatus PC-24

The Pilatus PC-24, introduced in 2018, is the world's first and only Super Versatile Jet. Built with Swiss precision in Stans, Switzerland, this aircraft defies categorization by combining the cabin volume of a midsize jet with the operational flexibility previously only available in turboprops.

Unpaved Runway Capability

The PC-24 is the only business jet certified to operate from paved and unpaved surfaces as short as 893 m (2,930 ft). This includes grass, gravel, dirt, and snow runways, opening access to thousands of airports that traditional jets cannot reach.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service operates PC-24s across the Australian Outback, while the North Slope Borough in Alaska uses them above the Arctic Circle. From the grass runway at Venice's Aeroporto Nicelli to backcountry strips in Idaho, the PC-24 goes where other business jets simply cannot.

• Balanced field length: 940 m (3,090 ft) at MTOW
• Landing distance: 734 m (2,410 ft) over 15 m obstacle
• Low-pressure tires (72 psi) on dual-wheel main gear
• Certified for paved, grass, gravel, dirt, and snow surfaces

Cargo Door Innovation

The PC-24 features the world's first standard pallet-sized cargo door on a business jet. Measuring 1.30 m × 1.25 m (4 ft 3 in × 4 ft 1 in), this door enables transport of oversized items that cannot fit on any other business jet.

The 2.50 m³ (90 ft³) baggage compartment is fully pressurized and accessible during flight. With best-in-class payload capacity of 1,406 kg (3,100 lbs), the PC-24 can carry passengers, luggage, and equipment that other light jets must leave behind.

Seven Cabin Configurations

The PC-24 offers seven distinct cabin configurations, designed from the outset for quick reconfiguration:

• 6-Seat Executive: Maximum passenger comfort with ample baggage space
• 8-Seat Double Club: Full capacity while maintaining generous luggage room
• 6+2 Seat Executive: Flexible seating for 6-8 passengers
• Aft Divan Executive: Extended divan converts to full-size bed
• Commuter: High-density configuration for remote operations
• Combi: Passenger and cargo combination
• Air Ambulance: Medical evacuation with stretcher capability

Each seat features quick-change capability, and the movable aft partition allows cabin/baggage volume adjustment for every flight.

Pilatus ACE Avionics

The Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) sets the standard for high-tech simplicity. Four 12-inch LCD displays provide comprehensive flight information, while the touchscreen controllers offer intuitive operation.

• Inertial Reference System for altitude and navigation accuracy
• SmartView Synthetic Vision System
• Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)
• Autothrottle as standard equipment
• Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV)
• Dual Flight Management Systems
• Dual Mode S transponders with ADS-B OUT

The PC-24 is certified for single-pilot operation, with the cockpit layout specifically designed to reduce workload and enhance safety.

Quiet Power Mode

The Williams International FJ44-4A engines feature Quiet Power Mode (QPM), allowing the aircraft to power all systems including heating and air conditioning using the right engine in sub-idle mode while on the ground. This eliminates the need for a heavy and expensive auxiliary power unit, reducing weight and operating costs.

The EXACT exhaust nozzle provides vectored thrust with no moving parts using the Coanda Effect, reducing takeoff distances.

Performance

Two Williams International FJ44-4A engines produce 15.2 kN (3,420 lbf) thrust each, enabling:

• Maximum cruise speed: 815 km/h (440 KTAS) at FL280
• Maximum certified altitude: 13,716 m (45,000 ft)
• Rate of climb: 1,207 m/min (3,960 fpm) at sea level
• Direct climb to FL450 in 27 minutes
• Single-engine service ceiling: 8,870 m (29,100 ft)

Range Capability

NBAA IFR range with reserves:

• 4 passengers: 3,778 km (2,040 nm)
• 6 passengers: 3,704 km (2,000 nm)
• Maximum payload: 2,137 km (1,154 nm)
• Ferry range: 3,931 km (2,123 nm)

Flight Times

From Geneva: London 1 hour 20 minutes, Paris 55 minutes, Nice 50 minutes, Milan 35 minutes, Munich 50 minutes, Vienna 1 hour 15 minutes.

From Zurich: London 1 hour 25 minutes, Frankfurt 45 minutes, Amsterdam 1 hour 10 minutes, Rome 1 hour 10 minutes.

From New York (Teterboro): Boston 40 minutes, Washington DC 50 minutes, Chicago 2 hours, Miami 2 hours 45 minutes.

Swiss Craftsmanship

Since 1939, Pilatus has built aircraft that excel in demanding conditions. The PC-6 Porter pioneered STOL operations, the PC-12 defined the single-engine turboprop category, and now the PC-24 creates an entirely new Super Versatile Jet class.

The PC-24 is designed and built at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, where over 300 engineers and craftsmen apply the Swiss philosophy that every stitch can be straighter, every stripe smoother, and every gap tighter.

CrystalCare Support

Pilatus offers CrystalCare, the most comprehensive service and support program in business aviation. The program includes:

• Elimination of maintenance cost uncertainty
• Mobile Recovery Service when away from home
• Global factory-trained service network

Warranty coverage includes 7 years or 5,000 hours for the airframe, with a design service life of 30,000 hours and 30,000 landings.