Pilatus Aircraft PC-6 Porter
Civilian
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The Pilatus PC-6 Porter is a renowned Swiss STOL passenger and utility aircraft powered by a single engine. With a 15.9-meter wingspan, 11-meter fuselage, 232 kilometers per hour speed, and 730-kilometer range, it excels at operations from unprepared airstrips and rough terrain. The high-lift wing design permits operation from slopes and minimal clearings. Its rugged construction and exceptional capability established it as legendary for bush and remote operations worldwide.
Specifications
- Role
- STOL passenger and utility aircraft
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- Length
- 11 m
- Wingspan
- 15.9 m
- Max speed
- 232 km/h
- Range
- 730 km