PILATUS P-3

 

Origin:

Switzerland

Type:

Two-seat military training monoplane

Engine:

One 194 kw (260 hp) Lycoming GO-435-C2A six-cylinder horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 10.39 m (34 ft 1 in)
  • Length: 8.77 m (28 ft 8½ in)
  • Height: 3.04 m (10 ft)
  • Wing area: 16.44 m² (177 sq ft)
  • Max speed at sea level: 309 km/h (192 mph)
  • Max cruising speed: 275 km/h (170 mph)
  • Economical cruising speed: 249 km/h (155 mph)
  • Minimum speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
  • Initial rate of climb: 420 m/min (1,378 ft/min)
  • Service ceiling: 5,499 m (18,040 ft)
  • Absolute ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
  • Range at economic cruising speed: 750 km (466 miles)
  • Endurance: 3 hours
  • Fuel capacity: 319 litres (70.2 Imp gals)
  • Take-off run over 15 m (50 ft) obstacle: 372 m (1,221 ft)
  • Take-off run from grass: 430 m (1,290 ft)
  • Landing distance over 15 m (50 ft) obstacle: 430 m (1,290 ft)
  • Landing speed 114 km/h to 119 km/h: (71 to 74 mph)
  • Empty weight: 1,048 kg (2,310 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 1,497 kg (3,300 lb)

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