Military Propellor Planes
Overview
The Pilatus PC-7 Mk II is an updated version of the original PC-7 military trainer. Designed for basic flight training, it combines simplicity with modern avionics. The aircraft has been widely exported for military training programs.
Specifications
Units
- Engine
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- Engine type
- -
- Power
- 700 hp · 522 kW
- Avionics
- Honeywell Avionics
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 2
- Crew
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- Cabin width
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- Cabin height
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- Cabin length
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- Exterior length
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- Tail height
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- Fuselage diameter
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- Wing span
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- Baggage volume
- 1 ft³ · 0.0 m³
- Gross weight
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- Empty weight
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- Max takeoff weight
- 13,100 lb · 5,950 kg
- Max landing weight
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- Max payload
- 1,050 lb · 450 kg
- Fuel capacity
- Max cruise speed
- 157 kt · 181 mph · 291 km/h
- Maximum speed
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- Cruise speed
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- Approach speed
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- Range
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- Fuel burn
- 9.60 nm/gal · 4.70 km/L
- Ceiling
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- Rate of climb
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- Takeoff distance
- 3,850 ft · 1,180 m
- Landing distance
- 2,600 ft · 800 m
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Operational Context
Pilatus PC-7 Mk II — basic turboprop trainer
The PC-7 first flew in the 1970s as a turboprop-powered military trainer derived from the PC-3. The Mk II variant introduced in the 1990s incorporated structural refinements and a more powerful engine while retaining the proven airframe. It entered service with multiple international air forces.
Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop engine producing approximately 700 shaft horsepower, the PC-7 Mk II cruises at about 270 knots (500 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg). The aircraft features a tandem cockpit and limited aerobatic capability for training purposes.
The PC-7 Mk II is used for ab initio and basic military pilot training. Its straightforward systems and reliable performance make it well suited to early training stages. The type remains a widely recognized turboprop trainer in global service.