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Encyclopedia - Pilatus PC-6 Porter
The maiden flight of the first of five prototype PC-6 Porter’s took place on 4 May 1959. It is a braced high-wing monoplane of all-metal construction, designed specifically for STOL operations. The tailwheel-type landing gear can accommodate wheels, wheel-ski’s or floats.
The PC-6 is in use in more than 50 countries. Civilian roles include : air ambulance, survey, parachuting, passenger transport and SAR. Military operators include : Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Burma, Chad, Ecuador, Oman, Peru, Sudan, Switzerland and Thailand. It is also in use with the South African Police Service.
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Pilatus PC-6/B2-H2 Turbo-Porter | General | | Crew : | One | | Country of Origin : | Switzerland | Powerplant | | Number Of Engines : | One | | Powerplant type : | Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada PT6A-27 turboprop engine | | Max Power Rating : | 507kW (680shp) flat-rated to 410kW (550shp) | Dimensions | | Length : | 10.90m (35ft 9in) | | Height : | 3.20m (10ft 6in) | | Wingspan : | 15.13m (49ft 8in) | | Wing Area : | 28.80m2 (310.01sq ft) | Weights | | Empty Weight : | 1,218kg (2,685lb) | | Max Take-off Weight : | 2,770kg (6,107lb) | Landing Gear | | Type : | Fixed tailwheel type with a single wheel on each unit | Performance | | Max Speed At Cruising Level : | 140kt (260km/h; 161mph) | | Maximum Range : | 567nm (1,050km; 652mi) | | Service Ceiling : | 28,000ft (8,535m) |
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