Coming: Pilatus Jet
 

Looks like about the same general size as a Cessna Citation CJ4.

Pilatus PC-24 Twinjet Unveiled

(R. Goyer, Flying, 5/21/13) On Tuesday at EBACE in Geneva, Pilatus launched the PC-24, the much-anticipated, long-awaited follow-on to its popular PC-12 turboprop single. The Pilatus PC-24 is a twinjet, and while it looks in many ways like a conventional business jet, it is a very different animal, bringing together a combination of cabin volume, access, utility, speed, rough field capability and range unlike any existing or proposed airplane. Anticipated certification is in 2017. The PC-24 will be powered by a pair of Williams FJ44-4A engines of 3,400 pounds of thrust apiece. With nearly 6,000 pounds of fuel capacity (almost 900 gallons), the PC-24 has a range of around 1,800 nm; its top cruise speed will be around 425 knots at 30,000 feet. It will be certified to 45,000 feet. Avionics are from Honeywell — the PC-12 features the Apex suite — and the airplane boasts a huge side cargo door that opens to a part of the cabin that is accessible in flight. A flat floor highlights a big cabin with a five-foot ceiling height and large windows. A large, private lav and fully wired cabin look to make the PC-24 a comfortable place to spend time. The interior, like that of the PC-12, is readily reconfigurable. Projected price is between $8 and $9 million. First flight is scheduled for the end of next year. Look for much more on the PC-24 in Flying in the coming weeks and months.

Look like an M Bray Errr

shmexy beast. Love to see it compete with Cessna and Embraer

we've opperated PC12 for over 10+ years. one of our clients is very close to many people in Stans since he grew up there; they kept this design pretty tight lip and they did their research, looks like it will be an interesting jet....not sure how it would compete with the others in its class. time will tell.

If Pilatus can deliver on the PC 24 like the did on the 12, then I whole heartedly look forward to this new a/c

To be honest, I don't see anything particularly compelling about the information contained in the release. Of course, if someone is wedded to Pilatus, it could be important.

Cabin volume, rough field? There's probably a niche for that.

Yup, you are indeed correct.

This airplane is reminiscent of the failed Grob SPn (see my post #14). The latter was also a short and soft-field capable small jet. It did not have the large cargo door, however.

Pilatus PC-24

price est. $8.5M
engines FJ44-4A 3,400 lb each
gtow -----
range 1,800 nm
max altitude FL450
cruise speed 425 ktas

Grob SPn

price est. N/A
engines FJ44-3A 2,800 lb each
gtow 13,900 lb.
range 2,120 nm
max altitude FL410
cruise speed 410 ktas

I have a feeling it will out sell the CJ series, after all even Jimmy Buffet has a Pilatus:p