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PC-21 turboprop trainer

Country of Origin: Switzerland

The PC-21 expanded envelope trainer aircraft is designed to fulfill the requirements for basic, advanced and fighter lead-in training for pilots. If necessary, it can also meet those requirements for a weapon systems officer (WSO).

The aircraft is comparable in terms of procurement and operating costs to current generation turboprop aircraft, but it has jet training capabilities. It has a higher wing loading that is more characteristic of a jet. The engine's power output is...

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