Avion Pilatus PC-6 46 Size RC Plane EP/GPVQ

Product description : Avion Pilatus PC-6 46 Size RC Plane EP/GP

The original:

Pilatus began building the PC-6 in 1957, in order to find a successor to the P-3 trainer.< /p>

The main characteristics of the PC-6 are robustness, reliability, very good ADAC capabilities, good maneuverability at low speeds and a significant carrying capacity. It can easily land on a rough runway.

After making its first flight on May 4, 1959 equipped with a 340 HP Lycoming GSO-480-B1A6 turbocharged engine, the creation of a turboprop version turned out to be obligatory. This prototype took to the air on May 2, 1961 powered by a 523 HP Turboméca Astazou IIE.

This new model totally eclipsed the one equipped with the piston engine, even if some criticize it for being very poor on aesthetically.??

Most civilian PC-6s have served in parachuting schools where their qualities are highly sought after. They can easily carry twelve jumpers and a pilot. The military versions enjoyed some success, particularly in the US Air Force where PC-6s built under license by Fairchild were acquired. Designated AU-23A, they were used for anti-guerrilla missions in Vietnam.

They were then taken into account by Thailand when the Americans withdrew from Southeast Asia.

The Berlin Brigad of the US Army uses two UV-20s for support, liaison and medical evacuation missions.

The SATENA, a paramilitary organization, made them acquisition because it is well adapted to the mountainous environment of Colombia.

The model:

Pre-constructed and covered wood and balsa kit.

Model that can accommodate a thermal engine or an electric motor.

It is intended for experienced modelers.

Kit contents:

Wings

Fuselage

Pre-assembled and covered fin and stabilizer.

Wheels

Cone

Main gear

Yokes

Linkages

Engine and tank support

Wing key

Instructions editing in French