Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer, Switzerland
Key Data:
Crew
Two (student and instructor)
Maiden Flight
August 1978
First Delivery
1979
Number of Aircraft Operational
More than 450
Internal Fuel
4741
External Fuel
2 x 240l
G-limits
-3/+6
Underwing Hardpoints
Six
Dimensions:
Length
10.13m
Wingspan
10.12m
Height
3.3m
Wing Area
16.3m²
Tail Plane Span
3.4m
Wheelbase
2.32m
Wheel Track
2.6m
Weights:
Empty Weight
1,670kg
Max Take-Off Weight
2,700kg
Maximum Ordinance
1,040kg
Engines:
Number of Engines
One
Engine Type
Pratt and Whitney PT6A-25A
Output Power
485kW
Propeller
Hartzell HC-B3TN-2 three-blade, constant speed
Performance:
Maximum Speed
460km/h
Cruise Speed
415km/h
Service Ceiling
9,150m
Rate of Climb
865m/min
Rate of Climb
865m/min
Take-off Distance
590m
Landing Distance
625m
Key Players:
Manufacturer
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
Key Operators
Swiss Air Force, South African Air Force, Mexican Air Force
