Pilatus Aircraft PC-7
Civilian
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The Pilatus PC-7 was a Swiss trainer aircraft powered by a single turboprop engine, featuring a 10.4-meter wingspan, 9.8-meter fuselage, and 1,200-kilometer range. With 412 kilometers per hour maximum speed, it served military basic and intermediate training roles. The turboprop powerplant provided reliability and economy compared to pure jet engines. Its practical performance and operational economy suited large-scale training programs.
Specifications
- Role
- Trainer aircraft
- Engines
- 1
- Length
- 9.8 m
- Wingspan
- 10.4 m
- Max speed
- 412 km/h
- Range
- 1,200 km