Pilatus PC-24

The Pilatus PC- 24 is a type of aircraft of the Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft. This is a twin-engine aircraft that is to be used among other things as business jets. It's the first jet aircraft of Pilate.

History

17 April 2011 Pilatus Aircraft announced to present the detailed design of the PC -24 in the spring of 2013. The concept was presented in May 2013 at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2013 in Geneva the public. The prototype is expected to be completed in late 2013, during the first flight for 2014 and delivery is scheduled for 2015.

Equipment

The PC -24 is designed as a business jet with two Williams International FJ44 -4A turbines and is mostly made ​​of composite materials. For the planned application and landing capability on unpaved runways, the PC -24 is equipped with a towed chassis. Likewise, should a large cargo door can be installed.

Use

Plans call for a multitude of applications. So the machine is to be used as a business aircraft as well as for rescue flights or freight transports. Likewise, land capability is promised on unpaved runways by the manufacturer.