Pilatus PC-11
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The Pilatus B4-PC11 (also known as the PC-11 in the Pilatus numbering sequence) is an all-metal intermediate sailplane built by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. The B4-PC11 is designed to Standard Class specifications which means that it has a 15 metre wingspan and no flaps. Air brakes are provided on the top surface of each wing for glidepath control. Construction is aluminium with foam ribs in the mainplane fin and tailplane.

Die Pilatus PC-11 (auch Pilatus B4) ist ein Ganzmetall-Segelflugzeug der ... Küppers, Ingo Herbst und Rudolf Reinke), die auch zwei Prototypen herstellte ... de.wikipedia.1

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Die Pilatus PC-11 (auch Pilatus B4) ist ein Ganzmetall-Segelflugzeug der Firma Pilatus Aircraft. Die Entwicklung der B4 begann in den 1960er-Jahren bei der Firma Rheintalwerke G. Basten, die auch zwei Prototypen herstellte (Erstflug V1 D-7201 am 7.2
Empty Weight Lb
508
Wing Area Sqm
14
Designer
Manfred Herbst and Rudolf Kueppers
Span Ft
49
Max Speed Mph
150
Lists
*List of gliders
Aspect Ratio
16
Glide Ratio
ca. 35 according to Pilatus. Measurements performed by Idaflieg suggest 30.
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
770
Sink Rate Ms
1
Number Built
335
Crew
One pilot
Empty Weight Kg
ca. 230
Gross Weight Kg
350
Height In
2
Sink Rate Ftmin
126
Manufacturer
First Flight
7
Max Speed Kmh
240
Height Ft
4
Origin
Switzerland
National Origin
Switzerland
Wing Area Sqft
151
Met Or Eng
met
Span M
15
Length Ft
21
Height M
2
Similar Aircraft
* Start & Flug Salto
Length In
8
Length M
26.57
Category

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