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Pilatus PC-7 Mk II

Pilatus PC-7 Mk II

Training Turboprop Aircrafts
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Basic Information
Name
Pilatus PC-7 Mk II
Designation
Pilatus PC-7 Mk II
Alternate Designation
Astra (South African Air Force designation), Turbo-Trainer
Equipment Type
Training Turboprop Aircrafts
Manufacturer
Pilatus Aircraft
Date of Introduction
1994
Description

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.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Max Speed 555.6 km/h
Range 1500.1 km
Wingspan 10.20 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Training Turboprop Aircrafts
Status Active
Also Known As Astra (South African Air Force designation), Turbo-Trainer
Origin Switzerland
Contractor Pilatus Aircraft
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1994
First Flight September 28, 1992
Total Production 163
Unitary Cost CHF 8.0 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
External Stations 6
Number of Engines 1
Propeller Blades 4
Dimensions — Height 3.3 meter
Dimensions — Length 10.1 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 10.2 meter
G-load — Max Maneuvering Load Factor 7 g
G-load — Min Maneuvering Load Factor -3.50 g
G-load — Sustained Load Factor 3.2 g
Mass — Empty Weight 1,670 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 2,250 kilogram
Mass — Payload 1,040 kilogram
Performance — Landing Run Distance 335 meter
Performance — Max Range 810 nautical mile
Performance — Take Off Run Distance 259 meter
Power — Max Power at TakeOff 700 shp
Speed — Climb Rate 2,840 fpm
Speed — Cruise Speed 242 knot
Speed — Stall Speed 67 knot
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 300 knot
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Turboprop Engines: PT6A-25C (1)
Variants
Variant 1 Pilatus PC-7 Turbo-Trainer
Variant 2 Pilatus PC-7 Mk II
Variant 3 Pilatus PC-7 MKX
Details
Country of Origin Switzerland
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.1 m
Width
10.2 m
Height
3.3 m
Weight
2250 kg
Operators (5)
India
South Africa
Botswana
Brunei
Malaysia
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