Spanish Air Force, Pilatus PC-21, Reg. E.27-24, Alternate Serial No. 10262, Military Code 792-24, Serial No. 337, Unit Markings Esc 792, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, Festival Aéreo Internacional AIRE 25, San Javier Airshow, Aire 2025

The Spanish Air Force Pilatus PC‑21 with registration E.27‑24 and military code 792‑24 is a two‑seat advanced trainer aircraft operated by the Spanish Air and Space Force’s 792 Escuadrón based at San Javier. The PC‑21 is a single‑engine turboprop trainer designed and built by Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft for pilot training roles including basic and advanced flight instruction. It is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A‑68B turboprop engine driving a five‑bladed propeller and features a pressurised tandem cockpit, advanced avionics, onboard oxygen generation, anti‑G system, and ejection seats. At the Festival Aéreo Internacional AIRE 25 airshow in San Javier the PC‑21 was observed in an air‑to‑air close‑up pilot view, highlighting its role in pilot training and demonstration. The type has a maximum speed of about 685 km/h, service ceiling around 11 580 m, range over 1 300 km, and high‑g manoeuvrability suited to preparing pilots for modern military aircraft.