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 | |
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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 |
Current operating countries
Country | Units | ||
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Spain | 34 | ||
Chile | 31 | ||
Paraguay | 9 | ||
Guatemala | 4 | ||
Panama | 4 | ||
Ecuador | 3 | ||
Dominican Republic | 2 | ||
El Salvador | 2 | ||
Uruguay | 0 (+4) |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Chile • Dominican Republic • Ecuador • Spain • Guatemala • Panama • Paraguay • El Salvador • Uruguay