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Interesting facts about the Pilatus P-3
✈ Pilatus Aircraft built the P-3 in Stans, Switzerland for primary and advanced training. The type first flew on 3 September 1953 and entered Swiss Air Force service in 1956.
✈ Pilatus produced 79 aircraft: one prototype, 12 pre-series P-3-03, six P-3-04 delivered in civil markings, and 60 P-3-05 for the Swiss Air Force.
✈ The P-3 uses an all-metal, low-wing airframe with retractable tricycle landing gear and tandem seating under a single canopy.
✈ A geared Lycoming GO-435-C2A/C2A2 six-cylinder engine rated at 260 hp drives a three-blade Hartzell constant-speed propeller.
✈ Swiss service included instrument, night, aerobatic and weapons training roles. Brazil also operated the type in small numbers.
✈ The P-3 helped establish the design path that later evolved into the turbine PC-7 family of Pilatus trainers.
✈ Many ex-military P-3s moved to private ownership in the 1990s. Active owner groups and display teams continue to support parts and knowledge.
✈ Buyers value the rugged build, honest handling and short take-off and landing performance for a vintage trainer.
Pilatus P-3 Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. Do not use it for flight planning or aircraft operations. Variant, modifications, upgrades and age will affect individual aircraft. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 8.75 m (28 ft 8 in)
Wingspan: 10.40 m (34 ft 1 in)
Height: 3.05 m (10 ft 0 in)
Empty Weight (typical P-3-03): 1,090 kg (2,403 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Fuel Capacity (standard): 160 L (42 US gal)
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming GO-435-C2A/C2A2, 194 kW (260 hp)
Maximum Speed (sea level, clean): 310 km/h (170 kn)
Economy Cruise: 252 km/h (136 kn)
Maximum Cruise: 275 km/h (148 kn)
Range (max, still air): 750 km (400 nm)
Service Ceiling: 5,500 m (18,000 ft)
Rate of Climb: 7.0 m/s (1,400 ft/min)
Take-off Distance to 15 m (49 ft): 342 m (1,120 ft)
Landing Distance from 15 m (49 ft): 390 m (1,280 ft)
FAQs About the Pilatus P-3
How much does a Pilatus P-3 cost?
In 2024–2025, advertised asking prices for flyable Pilatus P-3s typically ranged from $110,000 to $160,000, depending on engine time, avionics, modifications and provenance. Verify current listings and recent sales for your target configuration.
Which engine does the P-3 use and what fuel does it burn?
Most aircraft retain the Lycoming GO-435-C2A/C2A2 at 260 hp with a geared propeller drive. Expect typical cruise fuel flows in the mid-teens to high-teens gph depending on power and propeller setup on civilian examples.
What are the key dimensions and weights?
Length is 8.75 m; wingspan 10.40 m; height 3.05 m. Typical empty weight is about 2,403 lb. MTOW is 3,307 lb. Confirm actual weight and balance for the individual aircraft.
How short can a P-3 operate?
Representative figures show a take-off run to 50 ft of about 1,120 ft and a landing distance from 50 ft of about 1,280 ft at standard conditions. Field length changes with weight, surface and density altitude.
What should I focus on during a pre-buy inspection?
Review the GO-435 engine condition, propeller and governor, corrosion protection, landing-gear components, control cables, and any military or civilian modifications. Confirm logbooks, component times, service bulletins and parts support.
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