Aircraft
Pilatus Confirms Indian PC-7 Trainer Order
India chose the PC-7 Mk II over four competing turboprop trainers. (Photo: Pilatus Aircraft)
India chose the PC-7 Mk II over four competing turboprop trainers. (Photo: Pilatus Aircraft)

Pilatus Aircraft confirmed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has chosen the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II as its new basic trainer. The Swiss company values the contract, signed on May 24, at more than $525 million. It includes 75 aircraft, an integrated ground-based training system and logistics support. Deliveries will begin in the last quarter of this year.