Pilatus (foreground), Cirrus (background) PC-12 NG (foreground), Vision Jet SF50 (background)

Skyhigh RobB 🇺🇸

14 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

Unusual to see both a large cargo PC-12 and a Cirrus SF50 together. Clearly photographed at night, possibly after sunset.

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Aircraft

PC-12 NG (foreground), Vision Jet SF50 (background) PC12 (foreground), SF50 (background)

FedEx Feeder (foreground)

N711FX (foreground), N11WE (background)

Registration

Airline

FX (FEDEX)

FedEx Feeder (foreground)

FDX (FedEx; for mainline, feeder ops are often under 'WGA' for West Air) / FX (FedEx)

Manufacturer

Pilatus (foreground), Cirrus (background)

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

Pilatus PC-12 is one of the most successful single-engine turboprop utility aircraft; FedEx Feeder is a major user for cargo. Cirrus Vision Jet is the world's first certified single-engine personal jet.

Fleet Rarity

FedEx Feeder PC-12s are relatively uncommon but growing in number; Cirrus Vision Jet is rare compared to major airliners, but the most delivered jet in its class.

Record Flights

PC-12s operate long feeder routes and on remote runways; Vision Jet is used for personal and business jet pioneering.

Safety & Events

Both models have high safety reputations; SF50 notable for deploying whole-aircraft parachute in emergencies.

Future Outlook

Both models are in active production and service.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P (PC-12), Williams FJ33-5A (SF50)

Engine

16.28 m (PC-12), 11.79 m (SF50)

Wingspan

14.40 m (PC-12), 9.42 m (SF50)

Length

3,417 km (PC-12), 2,037 km (SF50)

Range

528 km/h (PC-12), 556 km/h (SF50)

Speed

10 (PC-12 incl. 1 crew; cargo config varies), 7 (SF50 incl. 1 pilot)

Capacity

4,740 kg (PC-12), 2,727 kg (SF50)

MTOW

4.26 m (PC-12), 2.85 m (SF50)

Height

1,200 shp (PC-12), 8.46 kN (SF50)

Thrust

ICAO Stage 4 (PC-12 & SF50), ~73 dB at takeoff (PC-12)

Noise

Part of the image identification is inferred by visible details; registration is visible but context beyond foreground and background aircraft may be limited.