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Pilatus has delivered a PC-12 turboprop single to the German Armed Forces. The Swiss manufacturer said the aircraft is now with the service’s Airworthiness Center for Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment (WTD 61) at the Ingolstadt/Manching air base and will be used for training test pilots, as well as carrying personnel and supplies.
According to Pilatus, the delivery is the first step in what it said is a long-term partnership with the German Armed Forces. This will include the provision of logistical and technical support.
“The PC-12 will help us to perform our training and transport tasks safely and efficiently,” said Barbara Reinhold, director of the WTD 61 Wehrtechnische Dienststelle unit, which is based about 50 miles north of Munich. Some German military pilots already receive training in Pilatus PC-9 aircraft operated by Qinetiq.
The latest PC-12 Pro model, which is offered for both civilian and government/special missions customers, has a maximum range with six passengers of 1,565 nm and cruises at 290 knots. With a maximum payload of 2,336 pounds, the aircraft can take off over a 50-foot obstacle in 2,485 feet and land in 2,170 feet, including on unpaved surfaces.

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The German Armed Forces has received at Pilatus PC-12 single turboprop utility aircraft at its Ingolstadt/Manching air base.

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