General Characteristics | |
Primary Function: | Intra-theater support for special operations forces |
Builder: | Pilatus |
Power Plant: | One Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67B turboprop |
Thrust: | 1605 shaft horsepower flat-rated to 1200 shp. |
Length: | 47 feet, 3 inches |
Height: | 14 feet |
Wingspan: | 53 feet, 3 inches |
Max Cruise Speed: | 270 knots true airspeed |
Max Payload: | 2,973 lbs. |
Ceiling: | 30,000 feet |
Maximum Takeoff Weight: | 9,920 lbs. |
Ground Roll: | 1,475 ft. at max takeoff weight |
Range: | 1,513 nautical miles |
Crew: | Two pilots. However, the aircraft can be flown by one. |
Date Deployed: | August 2005 |
Unit Cost: | 3.5 million plus cost of upgrades |
Inventory: | 6 |