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Measured figures
Length
Single source16.85 m (55 ft 3 in)[source]
US-2 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Pilatus PC-24 | ShinMaywa US-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | one or two[source] | 11 (2 pilots, 1 search-and-rescue coordinator, 2 on-board maintenance personnel, 3 divers, 2 paramedics, and 1 sensor operator)[source] |
| Type | Light business jet[source] | Air-sea rescue amphibian[source]US-2 |
| National origin | Switzerland[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus Aircraft[source] | ShinMaywa[source] |
33.46 m (109 ft 9 in)[source]
Empty; Empty weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Max ramp weight
Single sourceMaximum take-off; Max takeoff weight
Single source5,244 kg (11,561 lb)[source]
8,500 kg (18,739 lb) Max ramp weight: 8,545 kg (18,839 lb)[source]
Empty; US-2 · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; US-2 · Gross weight
Single sourceUS-2 · 4 × Rolls-Royce AE 2100 J turboprop each
Single source4 × Rolls-Royce AE 2100 J turboprop, 3,424 kW (4,592 hp) each[source]
2 × Williams FJ44-4A turbofans thrust each
Single source2 × Williams FJ44-4A turbofans , 15 kN (3,400 lbf) thrust each[source]
Maximum payload
Single source1,406 kg (3,100 lb)[source]
(3,960 ft/min) MTOW, at Sea level
Single source20.1 m/s (3,960 ft/min) MTOW, at Sea level[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Status | In production[source] | In production[source]US-2 |
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| Primary users | Qatar Emiri Air Force PlaneSense Royal Flying Doctor Service[source] | — |
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| Number built | 212 (Q1 2024)[source] | 9[source]US-2 |
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| Manufactured | 2015–present[source] | 2003–present[source]US-2 |
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| Introduction date | 1 April 2018[source] | 30 March 2007[source]US-2 |
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| First flight | 11 May 2015[source] | 18 December 2003[source]US-2 |
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| Capacity | 10 passengers[source] | 20 passengers or 12 stretchers[source] |
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| Aspect ratio | 9.35[source] | — |
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| Fuel capacity | 2,705 kg (5,964 lb), 888.5 US gal (3,363 L)[source] | — |
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| Cabin | 7.01 m × 1.69 m × 1.55 m long × wide × high ( 23 ft 0 in × 5 ft 7 in × 5 ft 1 in)[source] | — |
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| Cabin altitude | 2,438 m at 13,716 m (8,000 ft at 45,000 ft), 8.78 psi (0.605 bar)[source] | — |
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| Stall speed | 154 km/h (96 mph, 83 kn)[source] | 90 km/h (56 mph, 49 kn)[source] |
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| Time to altitude | 45,000 ft (14,000 m) 27.1 mins[source] | — |
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| Wing loading | 259 kg/m 2 (53 lb/sq ft)[source] | — |
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| Fuel consumption | 0.58 kg/km (2.1 lb/mi) Mach 0.72/416 kn (770 km/h) cruise, 15,375 lb (6,974 kg) weight, FL 450, ISA+3C[source] | — |
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| Thrust/weight | 0.36[source] | — |
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| Take-off | 942 m; 3,091 ft (MTOW, ISA, sea level, dry paved runway)[source] | — |
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| Landing | 734 m; 2,408 ft (Over 50 ft obstacle, MLW, ISA, sea level, dry paved runway)[source] | — |
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| Primary user | — | Japan Maritime Self Defense Force[source]US-2 |
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| Developed from | — | Shin Meiwa US-1A[source]US-2 |
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| Propellers | — | 6-bladed Dowty R414[source] |
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| Takeoff distance on ground | — | 490 m (1,610 ft) at MTOW[source] |
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| Landing distance on ground | — | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) at MTOW[source] |
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| Takeoff distance on water | — | 280 m (920 ft) at Loaded weight[source] |
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| Landing distance on water | — | 330 m (1,080 ft) at Loaded weight[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | Japan[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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Maximum take-off; US-2 · land take-off
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