Pilatus PC-24

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Pilatus PC-24 jet 'VH-FZQ' in distinctive Royal Flying Doctor Service livery, captured taxiing after landing for medical retrieval duties in Australia.

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Aircraft

PC-24 PC24

Royal Flying Doctor Service/RFDS Australia special livery

VH-FZQ

Registration

Airline

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Manufacturer

Pilatus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Private Jet Pro, Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Nice clean profile view and eye-catching livery, but image could be sharper and lighting is a bit flat.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

First ever jet aircraft operated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Australia. The Pilatus PC-24 is renowned for its STOL capability and versatility on remote strips, making it ideal for medical/retrieval missions.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful of Pilatus PC-24 jets operated in Australia; rare as a dedicated medevac jet globally.

Record Flights

Notable for being the only jet in large-scale medical/ambulance operations in the Australian outback. Some of the longest-range medevac jet flights in the RFDS fleet.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported with the type in RFDS service; notable as a transformative fleet addition to RFDS.

Future Outlook

Still flying, modern jet, expected to remain in service for the foreseeable future.

Specifications

Williams FJ44-4A

Engine

17.00 m

Wingspan

16.83 m

Length

3,610 km

Range

815 km/h

Speed

10 passengers (or approx 2 stretchers medical crew for RFDS configuration)

Capacity

8,300 kg

MTOW

5.30 m

Height

2 × 16.87 kN (3,604 lbf)

Thrust

Compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 (<85 dB at approach)

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