FORCETALLY
Loading the evidence…
Preparing your view.
Preparing your view.
At a glance
Measured figures
PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source10.14 m (33 ft 3 in)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
PZL-130TC II Orlik · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | PC-9M | PZL-130 Orlik |
|---|---|---|
| Variant description | PC-9M[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M This version was introduced in 1997 as the new standard model. It has an enlarged dorsal fin in order to improve longitudinal stability, modified wingroot fairings, stall strips on the leading edges as well as new engine and propeller controls.[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M | — |
| Stall speed | 143 km/h (89 mph, 77 kn) EAS flaps and gear up, 128 km/h (80 mph; 69 kn) flaps and gear down[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M | — |
| Endurance | four hours and 30 minutes[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M | — |
| g limits | + 7.0 g to −3.5 g[source] |
9.3 m (30 ft 6 in)[source]
Empty; PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single sourceGross; PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source1,725 kg (3,803 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
2,350 kg (5,181 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
3,200 kg (7,055 lb) A view of the interior of the cockpit of a Pilatus PC-9 aircraft.[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
Empty; PZL-130TC II Orlik · Empty weight
Single sourceGross; PZL-130TC II Orlik · Gross weight
Single sourceCruise; PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M · at 7,620 m (25,000 ft)
Single sourceMaximum; PC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M
Single source593 km/h (368 mph, 320 kn)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
556 km/h (345 mph, 300 kn) at 7,620 m (25,000 ft)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
Cruise; PZL-130TC II Orlik · Cruise speed
Single sourceMaximum; PZL-130TC II Orlik · Maximum speed
Single sourcePC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M · 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A -62 turboprop
Single sourcePC-9M · Only the source-declared variant PC-9M · PC-9M · flat-rated at 950 shp
Single source1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A -62 turboprop, 857 kW (1,149 hp) flat-rated at 708 kW (950 shp)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M
PZL-130TC II Orlik · 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop 750 shp
Single source1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-25C turboprop, 560 kW (750 shp)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| — |
| Take-off distance over 50 ft (15 m) obstacle at sea level | 1,280 ft (391 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M | — |
|---|
| Landing distance over 50 ft (15 m) obstacle at sea level | 2,295 ft (700 m)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M | — |
|---|
| Hardpoints | seven hardpoints, 3 under each wing, inner two rated at 250 kg (550 lb), outer rated at 110 kg (240 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M Hardpoints: seven hardpoints, 3 under each wing, inner two rated at 250 kg (550 lb), outer rated at 110 kg (240 lb)[source]Only the source-declared variant PC-9M | 6 with a capacity of 700 kg (1,500 lb)[source] |
|---|
| Manufacturer | Pilatus Aircraft[source]Manufacturer of the source-named PC-9M only; no base PC-9 geometry or variant feature inherited. | Airbus Poland SA[source] |
|---|
| Country of origin | Switzerland[source]Inventory Origin column; table 1, row 21, cell 2; revision 1376580369 Switzerland[source]Inventory Origin column; table 1, row 14, cell 2; revision 1372375479 Switzerland[source]Inventory Origin column; table 2, row 19, cell 2; revision 1365898407 | — |
|---|
| Type | — | Trainer[source] |
|---|
| National origin | — | Poland[source] |
|---|
| Primary user | — | Polish Air Force[source] |
|---|
| Number built | — | 50 + 9 prototypes[source] |
|---|
| Introduction date | — | 1994[source] |
|---|
| First flight | — | 24 October 1984[source] |
|---|
Maximum take-off; PZL-130TC II Orlik · Max takeoff weight
Single source