Aircraft program
Low-wing turboprop basic trainer.
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Subscribe| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-21 | 2002 / 2002 | Production: 14 (2025) Pilatus officially reported 14 PC-21s delivered in 2025 as part of 147 total aircraft, up sharply from 6 in 2024 driven by completion of the second Spanish Air Force batch. Supply chain disruptions reduced overall output slightly vs. 2024. [high]. Aircraft optimised for advanced pilot and weapons training. |
| Pilatus Aircraft Ltd | News |
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