Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer
1966
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Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer

Based on PC-3 model. The first prototype flew on April 12, 1966. Entered production in 1978. By 1993 more than 400 aircraft were built.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer


Specification 
 MODELPC-7/CH
 CREW1-2
 ENGINE1 x Pratt & WHitney Canada PT6A-25A, 485kW
 WEIGHTS
    Take-off weight2700 kg5953 lb
    Loaded weight1330 kg2932 lb
 DIMENSIONS
    Wingspan10.4 m34 ft 1 in
    Length9.78 m32 ft 1 in
    Height3.21 m10 ft 6 in
 PERFORMANCE
    Cruise speed412 km/h256 mph
    Ceiling9755 m32000 ft
    Range w/max.fuel2260 km1404 miles

Comments 
Dave DiMarchi, dimarchid(@)aol.com, 16.08.2008

I flew the -7 opposite it's newer "big brother" the PC-9. A very nice and capable primary trainer. The -9 is the same but exponentially more modern, powerful and fun!

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