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 The P3 is superseded in the Swiss Air Force by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