Pilatus PC21
The Pilatus PC-21 is a turboprop-powered advanced trainer with a stepped tandem cockpit. It is manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland.
In November 1997, Pilatus flew a modified PC-7 Mk.II to test improvements for a prospective next-generation
turboprop trainer. As a result of these tests, Pilatus elected to fund
the development of a new training system in November 1998; the development
of the new trainer, designated as the PC-21, formally started in January 1999.
The PC-21 would be developed and certified as a completely new training
system, aimed at meeting future military customers' specifications in
terms of capability and life-cycle costs for the next three decades.
A key aim for the PC-21 was to allow jet aircraft pilots to
perform the majority of their training using the type before converting
to jet-powered types, allowing operators to make substantial savings. To achieve this aim, the new trainer was required to have an
expanded performance envelope in terms of aerodynamics, cockpit equipment, flexibility, and ease of maintenance.
The Australian Air Force.
The Pilatus PC-21 is the world's most advanced pilot training aircraft.
As part of the AIR 5428 Pilot Training System project, the PC-21 will
replace Air Force's current PC-9/A. It will be based at RAAF Base East
Sale in Victoria and RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia.
Although the PC-21 is a key element of the AIR 5428 project, it is
only one part of the story. The new Pilot Training System will be able
to train more people faster and to a higher standard, with an:
- advanced aircraft
- state of the art simulation, and
- an electronic learning environment.
The system will ensure undergraduate pilots develop the necessary
knowledge and skills prior to progressing onto advanced military
aircraft such as the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, Armed Reconnaissance
Helicopter, and MRH-90 helicopter
Pilatus PC-21 PnP Kit ready for the TurboPorp engine.
The PC-21 was designed around the K45TP. The PC-21
features scale details, hidden linkage, raised rivets, panel lines,
scale flaps, scale cockpit, and many other features.
At 2.2m (86inch) long and almost 2m
(76inch) wingspan the T-one is large enough to be stable while still being
easy and light enough to transport.
Specifications:
- 2.3m (86inch) long
- 1.85m (74inch) wingspan
- 1 x KT45 turbines
- 3 x mini servos
- 4 x standard servos
- Dry weight 13.2kg flying weight 14.5kg
PC21 PnP Kit include: Kit include:
- Painted airframe
- E-gear & T-One controller
- Navigation Lights
- Scale UpgradedCockpit
- Electric landing gear, gear doors, and HV door servos installed
- Hardware package
- All hinging completed and control horns installed. All linkages are hidden.
- Carbon Fiber 3-bladed propeller
- Spinner
- All servos installed
