Pilatus PC-9M |
[ Irish Air Corps ] |
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| 8 Pilatus PC-9M
aircraft have been purchased to replace the SIAI Marchetti SF260WE Warrior as
the Irish Air Corps trainer aircraft. These aircraft will be used by used by
the Air Corps Flying Training School. |
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| Air
Corps College Badge |
Flying
Training School Badge |
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| Pictured below
is the fourth PC-9M for the Air Corps, reg 263, undergoing pilot training in
Switzerland. In the background is the first PC-9M for the Air Corps, reg
260. |
Picture © Irish Air Corps |
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| Pictured below
is the first PC-9M for the Air Corps, reg 260, undergoing testing at the
factory in Switzerland prior to it's first flight in February 2004. |
Picture © Irish Air Corps |
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| Pictured below
is the third PC-9M for the Air Corps, reg 262, taxiing along the ramp at
Baldonnel after a training flight. |
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| Specifications |
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| Aircraft Description |
2 seat trainer / light attack aircraft |
| Engine |
Pratt and Whitney Canada 1150 SHP |
| Max Speed |
667 km/h |
| Max take Off Weight |
3,200kg |
| Range |
1,538km |
| Crew |
1 Instructor Pilot and 1 Trainee Pilot |
| Wing Span |
10.19m |
| Length |
10.14m |
| Armament: |
Rocket pods and gun pods |
| Entered Service |
2004 |
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