Pilatus PC-7 Mk II
Pilatus PC-7 Mk II
The Pilatus Mk II trainer was developed by Pilatus Aircraft to meet the requirements of the South African Air Force (SAAF). Known in South Africa as the Astra, first flew in 1992 with the first delivery to SAAF in early 1994. The Mk II features a more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop rated at 700-shp (886-shp thermodynamic), a four-blade Hartzell prop and airframe enhancements taken form the Pilatus PC-9 trainer. The PC-7 Mk II covers basic training as its predecessor , PC-7, and some limited number of advanced flying training tasks. The PC-7 Mk II also encompasses ground-based training and simulation systems. Its standard equipment includes: On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS), six underwing stores, anti-g system, ejection seats, full dual glass cockpit with GPS, and stepped tandem two-seat cockpit. Thanks to modular and scalable design, the avionics and cockpit of the Mk II can be upgraded with those systems available on the more capable Pilatus PC-9 M. So far, the PC-7 Mk II has been ordered by South Africa, Brunei and Malaysia.
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