General Aviation

Pilatus Aircraft Pc-9/F

Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft

The Pilatus PC‑9 is a Swiss single‑engine, low‑wing, tandem‑seat turboprop trainer. It evolved from the PC‑7 with a larger cockpit and ventral airbrake. First flown in 1984, it entered service in 1985 and has produced over 250 units, including licensed versions such as the Beechcraft T‑6A Texan II and Australian‑built PC‑9/A.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
pilatus-aircraft-pc-9-f
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
3
Example Registration
N215V

Specifications

Wingspan
10.12 m / 33 ft
Length
10.14 m / 33 ft
Height
3.26 m / 10 ft
Max Speed
593 km/h / 368 mph
Cruise Speed
556 km/h / 345 mph
Range
1537 km / 830 nmi
Ceiling
11580 m / 37990 ft
First Flight
1984-05-07
Production Start
1984
Total Built
265

Variants

  • PC-9/F- 3 registrations - Example N215V

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