Pilatus PC 6 Turbo porter - short take off

Short take off in Lesce, Slovenia, slovenian army airplane

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[pilla45]

This is the best plane for me,some day

[tulaconalas]

me too, my dream

[zorbazig]

This was a LONG take-off for a PC-6 !!!

[bamclarty]

@FreshFly18 maybe not in your part of North America.

I've flown 5 different ones in the US.

[schlusselmensch]

Is Pilatus a Swiss word that means "Costs too damned much"?

[nittynorns]

@polak4lyf - Because of its Merlin engine or its single-seat?

[nittynorns]

@PT627 - It's "S.T.O.L." not "STOLL"

[FreshFly18]

@Copimi idiot.

I'll admit, I've seen shorter take-offs (I think we've all seen that Piper Cub video), and I've certainly seen better looking aircraft. I'll also admit I've never flown one; I don't know how it handles, or any of its characteristics. They don't even have these things in North America. However, not all military aircraft are fighters; all military aircraft have specific roles. This aircraft's specific role is cargo-based, and it does this job exceptionally well.

[PICLex]

@my235

caravan is pants :)

[PT627]

What we have here is a bunch of arm chair knotheads that have not a single clue about "STOLL" Aircraft. The DHC-2T Turbo beaver can kick the Pilatus' ass landing or taking off on any gear config ie: wheels, wheel-ski's, or amphib floats under any conditions !!!! Will say that there is nothing wrong with a Pilatus Porter, other than the fact it is so ugly that it has to sneak up on the fuel truck to get fuel !!!!!

[TheJamesrocket]

@HARRYFRIGGINPOTTER1 The military should be using this plane in afghanistan as a spotter and light attack plan. They can tow it behind a hummer, and launch it from the desert if need be. Any idea of visiblity from the cockpit?