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PILATUS PC-24
Pilatus PC-24: The Category of One
When "Impossible" Became "Standard"
The Pilatus PC-24 shouldn't be able to do what it does. A business jet that lands on grass, gravel, and dirt? That operates from runways as short as 893 meters? That carries 11 passengers with a pallet-sized cargo door? Swiss engineers looked at the laws of physics and said, "We'll take the challenge".
Introduced in 2018, the PC-24 created an entirely new category: the "Super Versatile Jet". Not a marketing term — an aviation reality. This is the only business jet certified for operations on unpaved surfaces, opening access to 21,000 airports worldwide, including 4,000 more than comparable light jets.
Introduced in 2018, the PC-24 created an entirely new category: the "Super Versatile Jet". Not a marketing term — an aviation reality. This is the only business jet certified for operations on unpaved surfaces, opening access to 21,000 airports worldwide, including 4,000 more than comparable light jets.
The Engineering That Broke Rules
• Range: 3,704 km (2,000 nm) — London to Moscow, New York to Denver
• Speed: 815 km/h (440 knots) — matching pure jets while outperforming them
• Takeoff: 893 m (2,930 ft) — shorter than many turboprops
• Landing: 724 m (2,410 ft) — on grass, gravel, or paved surfaces
• Payload: 1,314 lbs with full fuel — best in class
The dual-wheel main landing gear is designed for unpaved surfaces. The Williams FJ44-4A engines include Quiet Power Mode™ — run cabin systems on the ground without auxiliary power. The 90 cubic foot baggage compartment is heated, pressurized, and accessible in flight.
The Cabin That Adapts
The PC-24's flat-floor cabin (1.69 m width, 1.55 m height) can be reconfigured in minutes. Remove seats to carry cargo. Add the 6'6" divan that converts to a bed. Configure for air ambulance missions. This isn't a business jet — it's a flying Swiss Army knife.
ACE avionics (Advanced Cockpit Environment) by Honeywell enables single-pilot operation with synthetic vision, graphical flight planning, and autothrottles.
• Speed: 815 km/h (440 knots) — matching pure jets while outperforming them
• Takeoff: 893 m (2,930 ft) — shorter than many turboprops
• Landing: 724 m (2,410 ft) — on grass, gravel, or paved surfaces
• Payload: 1,314 lbs with full fuel — best in class
The dual-wheel main landing gear is designed for unpaved surfaces. The Williams FJ44-4A engines include Quiet Power Mode™ — run cabin systems on the ground without auxiliary power. The 90 cubic foot baggage compartment is heated, pressurized, and accessible in flight.
The Cabin That Adapts
The PC-24's flat-floor cabin (1.69 m width, 1.55 m height) can be reconfigured in minutes. Remove seats to carry cargo. Add the 6'6" divan that converts to a bed. Configure for air ambulance missions. This isn't a business jet — it's a flying Swiss Army knife.
ACE avionics (Advanced Cockpit Environment) by Honeywell enables single-pilot operation with synthetic vision, graphical flight planning, and autothrottles.
The Market Reality
New PC-24 price: $11.9 million. Pre-owned examples trade between $8M and $11M depending on hours and configuration. Operating costs: approximately $4,300 per hour — higher than conventional light jets, but you're paying for capability that eliminates the need for multiple aircraft.
The Verdict
The Pilatus PC-24 is the aircraft that makes you question everything you thought you knew about business aviation. It goes where jets can't go, carries what jets can't carry, and lands where jets can't land.
For the buyer seeking a PC-24, you're not just acquiring an aircraft — you're acquiring access. The freedom to land at St. Tropez La Môle (1,180 m runway), London City (steep approach), or a grass strip in the Australian outback. The jet that says geography is no longer your limitation.
For the buyer seeking a PC-24, you're not just acquiring an aircraft — you're acquiring access. The freedom to land at St. Tropez La Môle (1,180 m runway), London City (steep approach), or a grass strip in the Australian outback. The jet that says geography is no longer your limitation.
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