Skip To Main Content
DHS Seal Navigates to CBP homepage
CBP.gov Logo Navigates to CBP homepage

GO
  About CBP    Newsroom    Border Security    Trade    Travel    Careers  
Border Security
Report Suspicious Activity to 1-800-BE-ALERT
Whats New In Border Security
in Border Security

Printer Friendly Page Link Icon
see also:
right arrow
 Lockheed Orion P-3B AEW
 Lockheed Orion P-3 Long Range Tracker (LRT)
 Bombardier DHC-8Q200
 Cessna C-550 Citation
 Piper PA-42 Cheyenne II
 C-12/King Air Series
...more
Pilatus PC-12

(02/09/2009)
The PC-12 is the single-engine turbo-prop aircraft that will replace the aging C-12 aircraft currently in CBP Air and Marine’s fleet. The PC-12 combines the slow-speed capability of a Cessna 210 with the payload and high-speed capabilities of a B-200 King Air. These characteristics enable the Multirole Enforcement Aircraft to deploy rapidly and operate safely in remote areas.

These aircraft have enhanced the effectiveness and efficiency of CBP Air and Marine by providing:

  • Increased mission versatility, including air interdiction, aerial surveillance and logistical support
  • Removable sensor consoles and retractable state of-the-art EO/IR sensors
  • Reduced operating costs

Key to the success of the PC-12s, which fly with a crew of two (pilot and sensor operator), are their endurance, small deployment footprint, and extensive sensor array. The aircraft have short-field capabilities of mission take-off in 2,300 ft. and landing distance of 1,800 ft.

Performance and Weights:

  • Max Speed (Vne) 270 knots
  • Service Ceiling Altitude 30,000 ft.
  • Range 1,200 NM
  • Endurance 6.0 hours
  • Max Gross Weight 13,500 lbs.

Features:

  • Electro-optical/Infrared EO/IR Sensor w/Laser Designator
  • Maritime 504V Radar

Pilatus PC-12

Skip To See Also for this Page

How to
Use the Website

Featured RSS Links
What's New Contacts Ports Questions Forms Sitemap EEO | FOIA | Privacy Statement | Get Plugins | En Español
Department of  
Homeland Security  

USA.gov  
  Inquiries (877) CBP-5511   |   International Callers (703) 526-4200   |   TTD (866) 880-6582   |   Media Only (202) 344-1780