The Austrian Armed Forces announced a remarkable anniversary on Thursday: since its introduction in 1983, the PC-7 fleet has completed more than 75,000 flight hours in the service of the red-white-red air force.
“For decades, the Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been a central pillar of the Austrian Armed Forces’ flight operations for decades,” reads the press release. Originally designed for pilot training, the PC-7 now also supports airspace surveillance and international exercises.
In order to be able to operate the model for a few more years, the Austrian Armed Forces are currently carrying out a small cockpit upgrade.
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