Pilatus PC-6
Maiden Flight: Monday, May 04, 1959
IOC: 1960
Pilatus PC-6 Porter
Also Known As
PC-6/A (Turbomeca Astazou powered version)
PC-6/B (PT6A powered version)
PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo-Porter (latest production standard)
PC-6/C (TPE331 powered version)
Pilatus Porter
UV-20 Chiricahuas (US Army version)
Origin
Switzerland
Contractor/s
Pilatus Aircraft
Power plant:
TPE331
PT6A-27
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Description:
The Pilatus PC-6, also known as Pilatus Porter, is a single-engine short takeoff and landing (STOL) utility transport aircraft outstanding by its low maintenance and operating costs. The PC-6 is suitable for paradropping, liaison, towing, firefighting, reconnaissance, ambulance and light transport missions. The aircraft flew for the first time on May 4, 1959, and the first production aircraft was delivered in 1960. The PC-6 Porter and Turbo-Porter are renowned by their excellent STOL performance and low-speed handling characteristics which allow them to operate from unprepared airfields.
Originally, the PC-6 Porter was powered by six-cylinder Lycoming GSO-480 piston engine which was replaced in 1961 by Turbomeca 523-shp Astazou turboprop in the PC-6/A version. The PC-6/C powered by 575-shp TPE331 engine was introduced in 1965. The majority of existing PC-6 belong to the PC-6/B model which is powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 turboprop rated at 550-shp. Equipped with floats the PC-6 can perform as an amphibious aircraft or equipped with skis allowing for operation on snowfields.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 1, Passengers 8
Dimensions: Height 3.2 m, Length 10.9 m, Wing Area 30 square meter, Wingspan 15.9 m
Weights: Cargo 1,200 kg (2,646 lb), Max Landing Weight 2,660 kg (5,864 lb), Max Ramp Weight 2,810 kg (6,195 lb), Max Takeoff Weight 2,800 kg (6,173 lb), Max Zero Fuel Weight 2,400 kg (5,291 lb), Min Weight 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 25,000 ft (7,620 m), Climb Rate 1,010 fpm (), Cruise Speed 125 kt (231 kph), Endurance 455 min with auxiliary fuel tanks, Landing Run Distance 315 m (1,033 ft), Max Range 870 nautical mile () with underwing fuel tanks, Stall Speed 52 kt (96 kph), Take Off Run Distance 440 m (1,444 ft)
Fuel: Fuel Consumption 39 gal/hr
Power: Power 550 shp
Other: Number of Engines 1, Propeller Blades 3 or optionally four
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