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Pilatus PC-21



Overview

Pilatus PC-21

Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer aircraft seen in 2010.
Source: Phil Vabre - © GNU Attribution - Share Alike license

Origin
Switzerland
Type
Trainer aircraft
Entered service
2008
Status
In service
Development
1999 - Mid 2000's
July 2002 (first flight)
Developer
Switzerland - Pilatus
Production
2006 - present
Producer
Switzerland - Pilatus
Number produced
Over 270 by 2020
Notable users
Australia
Saudi Arabia
France
Spain

Details

Facts PC-21
General
Origin
Switzerland
Type
Trainer aircraft
Crew
2 (trainer, trainee)
Dimensions
Length
11.23 m
Wingspan
9.11 m
Height
3.74 m
Wing area
15.2 m²
Empty weight
2.27 t
Gross weight
3.42 t
Max take-off weight
4.25 t
Propulsion
Propeller
Single 5-blade constant-speed propeller
Engine setup
Single turboprop
Powerplant
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68B
Power output
1.200 kW / 1.622 hp
Fuel
550 kg internal
Optional 2x 250 L external tanks
Flight characteristics
Speed
685 km/h max in dive
624 km/h max in level flight
574 km/h cruise speed at 3 km
Endurance
2 hr 20 min at cruise speed
Range
1.300 km
Ceiling
11.6 km
Climb rate
21.6 m/s at sea level
10.8 m/s at 6.1 km altitude
Wing load
208 kg/m²
Take-off run
490 m minimum, 725 m practical
Landing run
600 m minimum, 900 m practical
Thrust-to-weight ratio
0.39 kW/kg
G limits
+8 to -4
Armament
Internal
None
Hardpoints
Optional 2x hardpoint per wing and 1x centerline
Single wet hardpoint per wing for 250 L tanks
Payload
Up to 1.150 kg of armament and/or fuel

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