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Lucas McLerie 🇦🇺

12 Apr 2026 · © Hellcat007

RAAF trainer plane doing flight training out of Pearce Air Base near Perth

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Great shot!

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Excellent!

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Aircraft

RAAF Roulettes aerobatic display team

Airline

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

Manufacturer

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Insights

Aviation History

The Pilatus PC-9 is a widely used turboprop trainer for air forces around the world, including the RAAF, and is popular as an aerobatic display aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

In RAAF service, being replaced by the PC-21; under 300 units produced worldwide.

Record Flights

Used for aerobatic displays; not known for long-distance records.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable trainer; some minor incidents in training environments, none of major international note.

Future Outlook

Being phased out from some air arms; units preserved in museums and used for civilian warbird/aerobatic operations.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-62

Engine

10.12 m

Wingspan

10.14 m

Length

1,500 km

Range

500 km/h

Speed

2 (pilot and instructor)

Capacity

3,200 kg

MTOW

3.26 m

Height

950 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 10 compliant (approx 80-90 dB at 200 ft, typical for turboprops)

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