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Vulcanair P68 Observer

Partenavia · Light Twin/Surveillance · Italy · Cold War (1970–1991)

Vulcanair P68 Observer — Light Twin/Surveillance
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The Partenavia P.68, now Vulcanair P68, is a light aircraft designed by Luigi Pascale and initially built by Italian company Partenavia. It made its first flight on 25 May 1970, its type certification was granted on 17 November 1971 and was transferred to Vulcanair in 1998. The original six-seat high-wing monoplane is powered by twin piston engines and is used for light transport and training. The P.68 Observer is an observation aircraft variant, and it was developed in a stretched, 10/11-seat twin turboprop derivative.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Italy
Manufacturer
Partenavia
Co-Manufacturer
Vulcanair
Operator
Charter / surveillance / training
Primary Role
Light Twin/Surveillance
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1970
Produced
500
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$800K new / $100-300K used
Engine
2x Lycoming IO-360-A1B6
Thrust / Power
360 hp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
30.7
Wingspan (ft)
39.2
Empty Weight (lb)
2623
MTOW (lb)
4376
Endurance (hr)
6
Service Ceiling (ft)
15100
Range (mi)
1026
Max Speed (mph)
182