This RC model is the largest Pilatus PC-21. Harald Jezek is known for his excellent handcrafted RC planes.This one is his latest creation. Full size aircraft: RAAF Roulette (A54-019) Pilatus PC-21.The Pilatus PC-21 is a turboprop-powered advanced trainer with a stepped tandem cockpit. It is manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland.
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This RC PC-21 has excellent flight characteristics thanks to a solid and precise construction.The model was made of balsa, which was covered and reinforced with GRP. In the air it looks and sounds no different to the full size aircraft.
This giant self build Pilatus PC-21 has a scale of 1: 2.5 and a wingspan of 3.75m, the length of the airplane is 4.5m and the weight of the airplane is 65kg.
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The airplane is powered by a JetCat SPT15- RX Turboprop that rotates the 28×20 5-blade scale propeller. The airplane contains lots of detailed solutions for an easy build up. The access to the engine is very easy through a large hatch./RCScaleAirplanes
