PAC 750XL

Pacific Aerospace Corporation · New Zealand · first flew 2001 · light aircraft

The PAC 750XL is a rugged single-turboprop utility aircraft that mates the Cresco's agricultural wing and undercarriage to a large square-section passenger and cargo cabin.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × turboprop, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	11.11 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Spot it by:

Boxy utility cabin on a strut-braced low wing
Fixed taildragger gear and PT6 turboprop nose
Popular skydiving and bush-utility workhorse

Look for a tall, slab-sided fuselage, a strut-braced straight low wing and fixed tailwheel gear. The long, deep cabin behind a single turboprop nose gives it an unmistakably utilitarian silhouette.

Specifications

The PAC 750XL has a length of 11.11 m (36 ft).
It has a wingspan of 12.8 m (42 ft).
Its maximum speed is 315 km/h (196 mph).
Typical crew: 1 pilot, up to 9 passengers.

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History

Pacific Aerospace flew the 750XL in 2001 and gained certification in 2004, targeting the parachuting, freight and bush-transport markets. Its design philosophy prioritised short rough-field performance and load-carrying over speed.

Variants

Built around a 750 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34, the type has been marketed under both PAC 750XL and P-750 XSTOL names. It has been assembled in New Zealand and, for a period, in China.

Where you'll see it

It sees worldwide use with skydiving operators, including several drop zones in the UK, though it is not a military type. Its combination of a big door, nine-seat cabin and short-field ability keeps it popular where runways are marginal.

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