Enaer T-35 Pillan

Summary

Category	Training aircraft
Origin country	🇨🇱 Chile
First flight	6 March 1981
Year of introduction	1984
Number produced	154 units

Description

The Enaer T-35 Pillan is a military aircraft that was developed by Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica de Chile (Enaer) as a basic trainer. It was primarily designed for pilot instruction and proficiency building purposes. The development of the T-35 Pillan began in the early 1980s, with the aim of providing a reliable and cost-effective training platform for various air forces around the world. The aircraft features a conventional design with a low-wing configuration and a fixed tricycle landing gear. It has been deployed by several countries across different continents, serving in military training programs and as a primary trainer for pilots transitioning to advanced fighter aircraft.

Technical specifications

Version: T-35 Pillan
Crew	2 members
Operational range	1260 km (783 mi)
Maximum speed	311 km/h (193 mph)
Wing area	13.7 m² (147.4 sqft)
Wingspan	8.8 m (29.0 ft)
Height	2.6 m (8.7 ft)
Length	8 m (26.2 ft)
Service ceiling	5840 m (19160 ft)
Empty weight	930 kg (2050 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight	1338 kg (2950 lbs)
Climb rate	7.75 m/s (25.4 ft/s)
Takeoff distance	287 m (942 ft)
Powerplant	1 × Avco Lycoming AEIO-540-K1K5 6-cylinder pistons engine delivering 224 kW