PC-7 Updated for the Next Generation of Students

Renewing the competition between the Embraer Super Tucano and the Beechcraft T-6 Texan, the Swiss have decided to enter the fray with an advanced, tandem-seat, turbine-powered "smart basic trainer". Designed for flight training as an advanced, trustworthy, and reliable bridge between small introductory aircraft and high-performance jets, the PC-7 is built to provide air forces around the world with their dream trainer. Pilatus states that the MKX is suitable to replace even lighter piston aircraft for elementary training, and emphasizes the docility of its cost-efficient PT6A-25C engine, with 700 horsepower. Built on a solid history of the PC-7 that dates back to the 1970's, the PC-7 MKX renews the