Sierra Nevada Corporation has clinched a $64.2-million deal to restore and maintain the Uzbekistan military’s Pilatus PC-12 cargo aircraft.
Announced last week, the contract covers return-to-service work for a total of six PC-12s and will include field representative support.
The Colorado-based firm will also provide necessary logistics support as part of the agreement.
Work for the contract will be entirely in Uzbekistan and is scheduled for completion by August 2027.
Once the aircraft is restored and has returned to service, the fleet is expected to enhance Tashkent’s ability to conduct cargo and personnel transport, surveillance, and other missions.
About the Pilatus PC-12
Developed in Switzerland, the Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine light utility aircraft that can carry up to 10 military personnel or one ton of payload.
It is known for its performance in various environments, from rugged terrain to remote locations with short runways.
It can also be reconfigured for mixed passenger-cargo, all-passenger, all-cargo, or medical evacuation purposes.
The aircraft’s latest variant is capable of high-altitude, above-weather flight with a maximum range of 2,890 kilometers (1,795 miles) and a cruising speed of 519 kilometers (322 miles) per hour.
The US Air Force operates a modified version of the PC-12 called the U-28A for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.