PC-6 SPECIAL MISSION

Product catalog summary

Overview
The Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter, known as 'The Porter', is a versatile aircraft designed for various special missions such as surveillance, broadcasting, and photography. Its unique airframe and flight characteristics make it suitable for operations in diverse weather and terrain conditions.

Dynamic Installations
The PC-6 can be equipped with a dynamic, multi-sensing surveillance and monitoring system that includes high-definition electro-optical and thermal imaging, gyro stabilization, continuous zoom, laser range-finding, and infrared detection. These systems are operated via a console in the cabin, allowing for customized configurations.

Airframe Features
The aircraft features a high wing and sliding cabin doors for easy access and loading, a twin mainwheel with a single tailwheel undercarriage for high bump absorption, and a standard twin-door floor hatch. These features enable operations from unconventional airstrips.

Flight Capabilities
The PC-6 offers short take-off and landing (STOL) performance, low-level flight capability, and excellent fuel economy. It can achieve up to 7.5 hours of endurance with optional long-range tanks.

Integrated Surveillance System Package
Pilatus has developed a surveillance system package with a 250 ampere power distribution system, independent mission busses, and a 2 x 40 ampere power socket. This setup supports various sensor heads and data storage solutions, including FLIR and LIDAR systems.

Static Installations
The PC-6 is also ideal for static aerial photography, capable of accommodating various camera equipment and imaging systems. Its airframe supports a wide range of special missions, including border patrol and photogrammetry.

Conclusion
The Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter is a highly adaptable aircraft, equipped with advanced systems for specialized missions, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness in challenging environments.

Catalog excerpts

PC-6 SPECIAL MISSION SURVEILLANCE/BROADCASTING/PHOTOGRAPHY The Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter has become a legendary aircraft, known around the world simply as ‘The Porter'. As its name suggests, the Porter was designed as a versatile carrier capable of moving passengers and freight around in all weather and terrain conditions. To achieve this the aircraft has a unique combination of airframe and flight characteristics that also make it ideal for a range of special missions. The versatility of the Porter to be equipped for a range of specialised operations which have been carried out worldwide has contributed to the continued development of special mission equipment for the aircraft. The Surveillance/Broadcasting equipment now available for the Porter is an example of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd's dedication to helping customers maintain a competitive edge.

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PC-6 SPECIAL MISSION SURVEILLANCE/BROADCASTING/PHOTOGRAPHY The Pilatus Porter is capable of a wide range of special missions including operations such as border patrol, aerial surveillance, aerial photography and photogrammetry. The aircraft has an airframe and flight characteristics which make it ideal for these kinds of special missions. A specially integrated surveillance system package has been incorporated with a certified power arrangement which is independent from the aircraft’s cockpit systems and a mechanical platform which can accommodate a wide range of sensor equipment. AIRFRAME •...

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