Pre-orders are now available for the new KAVAN Pilatus PC-21 scale model.

The KAVAN PC-21 is an officially licensed scale model that faithfully reproduces the full-size aircraft both in appearance and flight characteristics. A range of detailed features complements the aircraft’s distinctive shapes, high-brightness LED lights and a fully detailed cockpit. High stability, surprising manoeuvrability and strong power make aerobatics and high-speed fly-bys possible. The sprung landing gear ensures truly scale-like take-offs and landings, with an elegant touchdown on the runway.

All details about the PC-21 are available in the product card, and both colour schemes are already available for pre-order. Sales are expected to start in October 2026.

That is how the manufacturer, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, with whom we officially collaborated on the design of our RC scale model, describes the PC-21. Traditionally, it facilitates the transition from propeller-driven to jet-powered aircraft, and subsequently teaches advanced handling and tactics for piloting modern combat aircraft. However, the RC aircraft is not a trainer in the same sense of the word, and so it requires prior experience with faster and more manoeuvrable models.

The meticulously crafted foam design features all the details and elements that are iconic to the PC-21. These are complemented by a range of plastic scale parts, authentic LED lighting and a fully detailed cockpit interior with painted pilots. The shapes and dimensions of the control surfaces correspond to the real-life aeroplane, meaning the model meets all the criteria for the designation ‘Scale Model’.

It has a wingspan of 1450 mm and a length of 1804 mm, corresponding to a wing area of 39.6 dm². With these dimensions, once fully fitted with electronics, its flying weight is just over 4 kilograms. As a result, the model offers stable scale take-offs and landings, high speed in flight and during climbs, and excellent manoeuvrability during aerobatics.

A C5055-470KV brushless motor with a 13×10" five-blade propeller serves as a replica of the „Turboprop“. Also included is a pre-installed, programmable KAVAN R-100SB Plus speed controller, complete with a connection board to power all the on-board electronics. A suitable battery for the correct centre of gravity and sufficient power is a six-cell LiPo with a capacity of at least 4000 mAh.

The cockpit interior is fitted with authentic avionics and controls. The canopy is clear and offers excellent visibility, whilst providing ample space for FPV systems. Each pilot module is attached to the cabin with four screws. This makes modifications to the cockpit or crew changes even easier and quicker, without the need for cutting or gluing.

And quite brightly at that. The taxi and landing light on the nose gear illuminates the runway even in pitch black darkness. The wing features a set of both position lights and anti-collision lights. The powerful LEDs are clearly visible even in bright sunlight, helping the pilot to orientate themselves better during flight at any time of day and in any weather.

Whether you’re after your favourite camouflage scheme or have a creative streak and want to design your own livery, it’s no problem. A pristine white version awaits you, ready to go straight into the paint shop. Choose a base colour, apply decals or stickers, cover it with a protective clear coat, and your unique aeroplane is born.

Although the box's main function is to protect the model during transport, the ingeniously shaped foam padding offers a further use. Make a few cuts in the outer walls and you’ll have a perfectly fitting practical stand in which you can safely transport the model, prepare it for flight or store it for its planned hibernation.