The Pilatus Porter
PC 6 excellent short take-off and landing capabilities
(STOL) allow it to operate in environments which are inaccessible to
many other aircraft.
The PC-6 can be converted quickly and in line
with customer needs for a wide variety of different tasks. With its
large sliding doors on both sides, the Porter is perfect for
para dropping, ambulance transport and cargo/passenger flights. An
optional floor hatch enables the installation of cameras or other
technical equipment for surveillance flights, photographic missions and
laser imaging. Equipped with a tow hook, the PC-6 can also carry out
towed flights. Skis enable landings on glaciers and snowfields. Fitted
with floats, the PC-6 is equally at home on water. If a sand filter
system is installed, the PC-6 can even be operated in the desert or in
especially dusty environments. A special tank with a capacity of 1300
litres can be accommodated in the cabin to enable deployment on fire
fighting missions. Spraying assignments can also be carried out with the
addition of certain items of other equipment.