T-35 Pillan
Summary
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| Manufacturer | Enaer |
| First flight | 6 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 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 | 1,260 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 | 5,840 m (19,160 ft) |
| Empty weight | 930 kg (2,050 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg (2,950 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chile | 36 | |
|
Dominican Republic | 9 | |
|
Paraguay | 7 | |
|
Ecuador | 3 | |
|
El Salvador | 3 | |
|
Uruguay | 1 (+3) | |
All operators
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Photo by Chris Lofting.