Pilatus Aircraft SB-2
Civilian
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The Pilatus SB-2 was a Swiss four to six-seat light transport aircraft that first flew in 1944, powered by a single engine. Featuring a 15.5-meter wingspan, 230 kilometers per hour maximum speed, and 805-kilometer range, it provided economical regional transport for postwar operators. The practical design emphasized simplicity and operational economy over advanced performance. Its wartime design transitioned successfully to peacetime operations, serving diverse civilian and military requirements.
Specifications
- Role
- Four/six-seat light transport
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1944
- Length
- 9.9 m
- Wingspan
- 15.5 m
- Max speed
- 230 km/h
- Range
- 805 km