History The high-wing tail dragger PC-6 was designed for utility roles. The first production aircraft were built with piston engines but were later replaced with turbine engines. The PC- 6 is renowned for its short takeoff and landing capability and holds the world’s record for highest landing for a fixed-wing aircraft at 18,856 feet on the Dhaulagiri glacier in Nepal. The PC-6 made its first flight in 1959 and first flew with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 in 1970. Summary NAME: PC-6 Dash 27 Engine MANUFACTURER: Pilatus Type: Turboprops RANGE: 500 nm SPEED: 125 kts PASSENGERS: 7 people ACQUISITION COST: $1,935,000 ENGINES: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 1 AVIONICS: Garmin 950 WINGSPAN: 52.08 ft IFR CERTIFIED: Yes
