With its full-metal low-wing construction the machine is driven by a Pratt & Whitney propeller turbine with a 550 horsepower. Students and teachers sit in tandem and enjoy an excellent view from under the cowing which is manufactured out of a single section.
Since 1982, 40 of these planes have been fielded by the Swiss Air Force. Thanks to its outstanding avionics the PC-7 is not only used for basic training of future professional pilots but also for their advanced schooling in aerobatics, formation and instrument flight.
More than 450 models, some of which also sold abroad, leave no doubt as to the quality of these turbo-trainers as training instrument for both civilian and military pilots.
Since 1982, 40 of these planes have been fielded by the Swiss Air Force. Thanks to its outstanding avionics the PC-7 is not only used for basic training of future professional pilots but also for their advanced schooling in aerobatics, formation and instrument flight.
More than 450 models, some of which also sold abroad, leave no doubt as to the quality of these turbo-trainers as training instrument for both civilian and military pilots.
Length: 9.80m
Wingspan: 10.40m
Take-off weight: 1900kg
Cruising speed: 330km/h
Maximum speed: 500km/h
Service ceilling: 7600 above sea level
Climb rate: 10m/s
Accelerations: +6g / -3g
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