Pilatus Aircraft PC-9
Civilian
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The Pilatus PC-9 is a Swiss basic and advanced trainer aircraft that first flew in 1984, powered by a single turboprop engine. Featuring equal wing and fuselage dimensions of approximately ten meters, it achieves 593 kilometers per hour with 1,537-kilometer range for modern pilot instruction. The turboprop efficiency provides economy while the performance prepares pilots for contemporary fighters. Its design represented Swiss commitment to trainer excellence.
Specifications
- Role
- Basic/advanced trainer aircraft
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1984
- Length
- 10.1 m
- Wingspan
- 10.1 m
- Max speed
- 593 km/h
- Range
- 1,537 km