Aircraft
Avic Pitches Y-12F Aircar for 19-seat Market
Avic unveiled the Y-12F Aircar 19-seat twin turboprop at the 2011 Dubai Air Show.
Avic unveiled the Y-12F Aircar 19-seat twin turboprop at the Dubai Air Show.
Avic unveiled the Y-12F Aircar 19-seat twin turboprop at the Dubai Air Show.

Avic unveiled the Y-12F Aircar 19-seat twin turboprop, an upgrade from the Y-12E with a glass cockpit and retractable landing gear. The cockpit is fitted with Honeywell Apex avionics; Pratt & Whitney Canada is supplying 1,100-shp PT6A-65B turboprops.

Fast cruise and long-range speeds stand at 230 and 210 knots, respectively. Takeoff distance is predicted to be 1,770 feet. Full passenger range is said to reach 700 nm.