Pilatus PC-9

The Pilatus PC-9 is a single-engine, tandem two-seat turboprop aircraft designed to perform basic and advanced training missions for military customers. It was developed by Pilatus Aircraft based upon the successful Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft which was introduced in 1978. It retains 9 percent airframe commonality with the PC-7. The first PC-9 aircraft performed its maiden flight on May 7, 1984, and the first production aircraft was awarded type certification in September 1985. In 1995, it was selected by the US Air Force and US Navy for the JPATS program which led to the development of the T-6A Texan trainer. More than 250 aircraft have been ordered by 14 air forces worldwide so far. The Pilatus PC-9 is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-62 turboprop driving a four blade Hartzel aluminum propeller. The PT6A-62 is rated at 950-shp of power. The aircraft features ejection seats, On Board Oxygen Generating System OBOGS, six underwing stores, GPS-based navigation system, anti-g system, stepped tandem cockpits, and an airbrake under the center fuselage. The Pilatus PC-9 training system also includes computer-based simulation and synthetic training devices. The current production standard, the PC-9 M, features a glass cockpit and can be equipped with head up display and video recording system.

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