Pilatus PC-6 Swiss 2720mm (107″) Wingspan – ARF from Nexa – NXA1028-002
The Pilatus PC-6 Porter is a single-engined STOL utility aircraft designed by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. First flown in 1959, it has been built in both piston engine and turboprop-powered versions and was produced under license for a time by Fairchild Hiller in the United States. After around 600 deliveries in six decades, Pilatus produced the last one in early 2019.
The Nexa Pilatus PC-6 is a electric or gas option 30cc-size civil airplane with a 2720mm wingspan, constructed primarily from balsa wood and covered with a fuel-resistant covering. This ARF requires assembly and installation of your choice of servos and power system, and includes fully functional flaps, fiberglass cowl, operational pilot and read doors and other scale details. The large battery hatch affords ample room for either electric or gas setups. Impress at your flying field with this unique civil flyer!
Visit the Official Nexa Pilatus PC-6 2720mm ARF Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
Fully Covered The Nexa Pilatus PC-6 comes fully covered including panel line and rivet detail. |
Scale Details Throughout There is no shortage of scale details with this Pilatus PC-6 including functional flaps, functional doors and painted canopy. |
Fiberglass Cowling The cowl is made of fiberglass for both looks and durability. |
Impressively Sized The Pilatus PC-6 comes in at a whopping 1/6 scale (2720mm/107″ wingspan) but is easy to transport with easy wing removal. |
Features:
- Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
- Covered from tip to tail in scale details including functional flaps, workable pilot and back seats, printed simulated panel lines and rivets
- Fiberglass cowling for strength and durability
- All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
- Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric or gas setup
Includes:
- Nexa Pilatus PC-6 Swiss 2720mm (107″) Wingspan – ARF
- Wheels and spinner
- Fuel tank, hardware and decals
Requires:
- 7 Channel radio – select a minimum 7 channel radio from our Radio Collection
- 7 Channel receiver – select a minimum 7 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
- 2500+ Watt Brushless Outrunner Motor – we recommend the Admiral GP35 C6332-175Kv Brushless Motor
- 80+ Amp Brushless ESC – we recommend Castle Creations Phoenix Edge High Voltage 80A ESC
- 5x high torque servos for ailerons, elevator and rudder – we recommend Hitec D-645MW High Voltage High Torque Digital Metal Gear Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (5 Servos)
- 2x standard metal gear servos for flaps – we recommend Hitec HS-485HB Deluxe Ball Bearing Karbonite Gear Standard Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (2 Servos)
- For 12S setup TWO 6 Cell 22.2V 3500 – 5000 mAh LiPo Batteries – we recommend Admiral 5000mAh 6S 22.2V 50C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector Multi-Pack (2 Batteries)
- 20 x 8E to 21 x 10E 2 blade electric propeller – we recommend APC 20×12 Thin Electric Propeller
- 6 Cell compatible battery charger – select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection
Gas Requires:
- 26-30cc gas engine
- 18×6 gas propeller
Nexa ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).