P3 Data

First Flight 1953

In Service with the Swiss Air Force from 1956-1994
Total Aircraft built 79. 78 Production, 1 Prototype.
Suitable for Primary and advanced training,including aerobatics, night
and instrument flying. The P3 is superseded in the Swiss Air Force by
the PC-7

Engine: Lycoming GO-435-C2A 260HP
Propeller Hartzell

Wing Span: 10.40 m 34ft 1in

Length: 8.75 m 28ft 8in

Heigh: 3.05 m 10ft

Wing Area: 16.50 qm 177.6 square ft

Emty Weight: 1240 kg 2734lb

Gross Weight: 1575 kg 3472lb

Speeds:

Vso 115 kmh 62 KIAS

Vlo/Vfe 200 kmh 108 KIAS

Vne 500 kmh 270 KIAS

Cruise Speed 260 kmh 140 KTAS

G Limits 6+ 3-

15 Second Inverted oil and fuel system

Fuel 160 L 42 gal.

24 Volt Electric System

Electro Mechanical Retractable Landing Gear

Electric Flaps
Three Axis Trim