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Pilatus Aircraft P-5

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Pilatus Aircraft P-5

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The Pilatus P-5 was a Swiss two-seat artillery observation aircraft featuring a 12-meter wingspan, 9.2-meter fuselage, and 190 kilometers per hour maximum speed. Designed for ground force reconnaissance and fire control duties, it facilitated coordination between air and ground forces. The observer position allowed dedicated spotting duties while pilots concentrated on navigation. This specialized design served Swiss military requirements for forward observation capability.

Technische Daten

Einsatzrolle
two-seat artillery observation aircraft
Herkunft
Switzerland
Besatzung
2
Triebwerke
1
Länge
9,2 m
Spannweite
12 m
Höchstgeschwindigkeit
190 km/h