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Old 06-28-2007 | 01:42 PM
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That would be interesting to analyze. Pilatus delievered over 90 PC-12s last year and will be doing about the same number this year and next. Starting in 2009 they have commited a new production facility to get the number up to 115 or so units. Pilatus' PR department was touting that the PC-12 has been the most popular TURBINE airplane in production for the last couple of years, beating out any other model either turboprop and jet.

Interesting times for sure. The next model with the APEX panel will be amazing to see in person at NBAA this year.

EDIT: As far as the 200 being 20-30 knots faster than the PC-12, I have to laugh a litte. 5-10 knots maybe, and that is on a good day. The PC-12 gives and honest 255-265 KTAS depending on ISA+ conditions and weight.
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