Translations:KAVAN Pilatus PC-6 Porter - Instruction manual/3/en
Pilatus PC-6 Porter/Turbo-Porter
| Specification (PC-6/B2-H4) | |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.87 m |
| Length | 10.90 m |
| Basic operating weight | 1 250 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 2 800 kg |
| Max. cruise speed | 232 km/h (125 KTAS) |
| Take-off distance over 50 ft (15 m) obstacle (STOL) | 440 m |
| Landing distance over 50 ft (15 m) obstacle (STOL) | 315 m |
| Engine | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 |
| Visit https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com for more information. | |
The single-engine Swiss STOL utility aircraft Pilatus PC-6 Porter, originally powered by the Lycoming flat six-cylinder engine, made its maiden flight in 1959. Soon an improved Turbo-Porter powered by a turboprop engine followed. Over the years Turbomeca Astazou II, Garret Air Research TPE 331 and ultimately Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A (about 70 % of all PC-6 ever produced) turboprops have been taking this beautiful plane to the sky.