Pilatus P-2
The Pilatus P-2 was a Swiss piston-engine trainer developed immediately after the Second World War for military pilot instruction. It used a low wing, tandem cockpit, and rugged construction suited to the demanding Alpine environment. Swiss Air Force examples served for decades, and a number later entered civilian ownership, where they became popular warbird-style trainers. The P-2’s long service reflects Pilatus’s early expertise in practical, durable training aircraft.
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The Pilatus P-2 was Switzerland's first postwar military trainer, its rugged low-wing tandem design built for demanding Alpine flying conditions.
Specifications
| Length | 8.8 m (29 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.9 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 190 kt (352 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 13,000 ft (3,962 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,280 ft/min (6.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 231 m (758 ft) |
| Engines | 1x Argus As 410 |
| Units built | 55 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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