To meet this goal, the firm chose to incorporate modern materials, an innovative design concept, and full-scale fatigue analysis. įrom the start of the aircraft's development, Pilatus aimed for the type to have a predictable cost profile over its full lifespan. In May 2002 Pilatus announced that it aimed for the PC-21 to capture 50% of the global trainer aircraft market between 20.
In order to achieve this aim, the new trainer was required to have an expanded performance envelope in terms of aerodynamics, cockpit equipment, flexibility, and ease of maintenance. Ī key aim for the PC-21 was to allow jet aircraft pilots to perform the majority of their training using the type before converting to jet-powered types, allowing operators to make substantial savings. The PC-21 would be developed and certified as a completely new training system, aimed at meeting future military customers' specifications in terms of capability and life-cycle costs for the next three decades. As a result of these tests, Pilatus elected to fund the development of a new training system in November 1998 development of the new trainer, designated as the PC-21, formally started in January 1999. In November 1997 Pilatus flew a modified PC-7 Mk.II in order to test improvements for a prospective next generation turboprop trainer. It is manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. The Pilatus PC-21 is a turboprop-powered advanced trainer with a stepped tandem cockpit.
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