수송기 인도네시아, PC-24 다목적수송기 주문

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인도네시아가 수송기 조종사 훈련 및 경수송기 용도로 필라투스 PC-24 쌍발 비즈젯을 12기 도입한다고 하네요. 

인도네시아 공군의 기종 보유 현황을 보니 기사에 나온 팰콘8X 비즈젯말고는 동종의 기종이 없네요. 신규 소요인가 본데, 이 친구들은 참 백화점을 넘어 전시장을 만들겠다는 건가 싶습니다. 

인도네시아, 다목적 임무 수행을 위해 필라투스 PC-24 항공기 주문 

인도네시아, 다목적 임무 수행을 위해 필라투스 PC-24 항공기 주문 작성자: Gordon Arthur 2026년 4월 3일 
인도네시아 공군은 수송기 조종사 훈련, 경수송 및 연락 임무를 위해 12대의 PC-24 쌍발 제트기를 구매하고 있습니다. (필라투스) 
인도네시아 공군(TNI-AU)은 수송기 조종사 훈련, 경수송 및 연락 등의 임무를 위해 12대의 필라투스 PC-24 쌍발 제트기를 도입하고 있습니다. 3월 30일 필라투스가 발표한 바에 따르면, 이번 계약은 인도네시아 국방부를 대리하는 국방 계약업체인 PT E-System Solutions Indonesia와 체결되었습니다. 달러 가치가 명시되지 않은 이번 합의에는 필라투스의 지상 지원 장비, 공구, 예비 부품, 교육 및 기술 지원이 포함되어 있으며, 추가 항공기에 대한 옵션도 포함되어 있습니다. 필라투스의 CEO인 마르쿠스 부허는 "인도네시아 국방부가 필라투스에 보내준 신뢰에 감사드립니다. 이 프로그램은 장기적인 관계의 시작을 의미하며, 우리의 우선순위는 인도네시아가 해당 기단을 원활하게 운용할 수 있도록 지원하는 것입니다"라고 언급했습니다. 스위스 항공기 회사인 필라투스는 기단의 가용성을 극대화하고 효율적인 유지보수를 보장하기 위해 통합 지원 프로그램을 제공할 것이라고 밝혔습니다. 필라투스는 성명을 통해 "PC-24는 탁월한 운용 유연성을 위해 개발되었으며 단독 조종사 운용 인증을 받았습니다. 표준 화물 도어가 장착되어 있으며 비포장 활주로에서의 사용도 승인되었습니다"라고 전했습니다. 이어 "무엇보다 짧은 비행장에서 이착륙하고 비포장 활주로에서 운용할 수 있는 능력이 17,000개의 섬으로 이루어진 국가의 더 먼 섬들에 대한 접근성을 높여준다는 점이 결정적인 선택 기준이었습니다"라고 덧붙였습니다. 
인도네시아 공군은 PC-24를 신속하게 재구성할 수 있기 때문에, 별도의 전문 기단 없이도 다양한 군사 임무를 수행할 수 있는 플랫폼을 배치할 수 있게 됩니다. 거친 활주로에 착륙할 수 있는 이 항공기는 인도네시아 군도의 고립된 기지들을 연결할 것입니다. 
윌리엄스 인터내셔널 FJ44-4A 터보팬 엔진 한 쌍을 장착한 PC-24 비즈니스 제트는 440kt의 순항 속도와 1,134kg의 최대 탑재량으로 1,182nm의 항속 거리를 갖습니다. 서비스 고도는 9,145m입니다. PC-24의 다른 군용 운영국으로 알려진 곳은 프랑스와 카타르뿐입니다. 필라투스의 정부 항공 부문 부사장인 요아니스 파파크리스토필루는 "인도네시아 공군의 선택은 당사의 PC-24 슈퍼 버서타일 제트기에 대한 정부 운영자들의 증가하는 관심을 강조합니다. 우리는 훈련에서 수송에 이르는 다양한 임무를 촉진하기 위한 솔루션을 공급하는 데 계속 집중하고 있습니다"라고 말했습니다. 
필라투스의 PC-24는 기본적으로 경형 비즈니스 제트기이지만, 응급 의료 서비스 및 군용 역할로도 사용됩니다. (필라투스) 
PC-24 계약이 발표된 같은 날, 필라투스는 인도네시아 공군에 24대의 PC-21 훈련기를 공급하기 위한 의향서도 체결되었다고 공개했습니다. 이 잠재적 패키지에는 지상 기반 훈련 장비, 예비 부품, 지상 지원 장비 및 기술 지원이 포함될 예정입니다. 현재 인도네시아 공군은 그롭 G 120TP와 한국항공우주산업의 KT-1 훈련기와 같은 기본 훈련기에 의존하고 있어, 디지털 조종석과 임무 시뮬레이션 시스템을 갖춘 PC-21과 같은 훈련기는 조종사 양성 과정을 크게 개선하고 조종사들의 전투기 전환을 용이하게 할 수 있습니다. 실제로 이번 인도네시아의 PC-24 계약과 PC-21에 대한 관심은 호주와 싱가포르 공군이 모두 PC-21을 훈련기로 운용하고 있는 상황에서 아시아 태평양 지역 내 필라투스의 입지를 공고히 하고 있습니다. 
다른 인도네시아 공군 소식으로는, 공군이 PT Dirgantara Indonesia로부터 9대의 NC212i 경수송기를 인도받고 있습니다. 다섯 번째 NC212i는 2024년 10월 28일에, 여섯 번째는 2025년 2월에 인도되었습니다. 일곱 번째 기체는 2025년 12월 4일에 전용 항법 훈련기로 인도되었습니다. 
인도네시아 공군은 또한 군수 및 지휘 작전에 사용하는 두 대의 새로운 다쏘 팔콘 8X 비즈니스 제트를 보유하고 있습니다. 첫 번째 기체는 2023년 11월 8일에, 두 번째는 2024년 8월 29일에 입국했습니다. 이들은 동자카르타의 할림 공군 기지에 본부를 둔 제17비행단에 의해 운영됩니다. 이 팔콘 8X 한 쌍의 도입은 인도네시아 공군의 라팔 전투기 36대 구매와 관련이 있으며, 전투기 인도는 진행 중입니다. 
다른 한편으로, 인도네시아 해군(TNI-AL)은 최근 경량 다목적 및 다중 센서 감시 역할을 위해 4대의 벌컨에어 AP.68TP-600 A-Viator 쌍발 엔진 항공기를 조달했습니다. 예비 계약은 2023년 12월에 체결되었으며, 자카르타에서 자금 조달이 승인된 후 올해 1월 29일에 발효되었습니다. 이 항공기들의 생산은 현재 이탈리아에서 진행 중입니다. 작성자 Gordon Arthur

Indonesia orders Pilatus PC-24 aircraft for multiple roles - Asian Military Review

Indonesia orders Pilatus PC-24 aircraft for multiple roles

By

 Gordon Arthur

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April 3, 2026

The Indonesian Air Force is buying twelve PC-24 twin-jet aircraft for transport pilot training, light air transport and liaison roles. (Pilatus)

The Indonesian Air Force, or TNI-AU, is acquiring a dozen Pilatus PC-24 twin-jet aircraft for roles such as transport pilot training, light air transport and liaison. Announced by Pilatus on 30 March, the contract was signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, a defence contractor representing Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence.

The agreement, of indeterminate dollar value, includes ground support equipment, tools, spare parts, training and technical support from Pilatus, as well as an option for additional aircraft.

Markus Bucher, CEO of Pilatus, commented: “We appreciate the trust placed in Pilatus by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence. This programme marks the beginning of a long-term relationship, and our priority is to support Indonesia in putting the fleet into service smoothly.”

The Swiss aircraft company said it will provide an integrated support programme to ensure maximum fleet availability and efficient maintenance.

Pilatus said in a statement: “The PC-24 was developed for exceptional operational flexibility and is certified for single-pilot operation. It is equipped with a standard cargo door and is approved for use on unpaved runways.”

It added, “Above all, however, its ability to take off and land at short airfields and operate from unpaved runways, which increases accessibility to more remote islands in the 17,000-island nation, was a decisive selection criterion.”

Because the TNI-AU can rapidly reconfigure its PC-24s, this allows the air force to field a platform that can perform varied military tasks without needing separate specialist fleets. Able to land on rough runways, it will link isolated bases across the Indonesian archipelago.

A pair of Williams International FJ44-4A turbofans gives the PC-24 business jet a cruising speed of 440kt and a range of 1,182nm with a maximum payload of 1,134kg. Its service ceiling is 9,145m.

The only other known military operators of the PC-24 are France and Qatar.

Ioannis Papachristofilou, Vice President of Government Aviation at Pilatus, remarked: “The selection by the Indonesian Air Force emphasises the growing interest of government operators in our PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. We remain focused on supplying solutions to facilitate various missions ranging from training to transport.”

The PC-24 from Pilatus is primarily a light business jet, but it is also used in emergency medical services and military roles. (Pilatus)

On the same day as the PC-24 contract was announced, Pilatus revealed that a letter of intent had also been signed for the supply of 24 PC-21 trainer aircraft to the TNI-AU. This potential package would include ground-based training equipment, spare parts, ground support equipment and technical support.

The TNI-AU currently depends on basic trainers like the Grob G 120TP and the KT-1 trainer from Korea Aerospace Industries, so a trainer like the PC-21 with its digital cockpit and mission simulation system could greatly improve the pilot training pipeline and ease the transition of pilots into fighters.

Indeed, this Indonesian PC-24 contract and interest in the PC-21 solidifies the presence of Pilatus in Asia-Pacific, with Australia’s and Singapore’s air forces both flying the PC-21 as their trainer.

In other TNI-AU news, the air force is receiving nine NC212i light transport aircraft from PT Dirgantara Indonesia. The fifth NC212i was handed over on 28 October 2024, and the sixth in February 2025. The seventh unit was delivered on 4 December 2025 as a dedicated navigation training aircraft.

The TNI-AU also has two new Dassault Falcon 8X business jets that it uses for logistical and command operations. The first arrived in country on 8 November 2023, and the second on 29 August 2024. They are operated by the 17th Squadron based at Halim Air Force Base in East Jakarta.

The acquisition of this pair of Falcon 8Xs was connected to the Indonesian Air Force’s purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets, for which deliveries are ongoing.

Elsewhere, the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) recently procured four Vulcanair AP.68TP-600 A-Viator twin-engine aircraft for light utility and multi-sensor surveillance roles. A preliminary contract was inked in December 2023, and it came into effect on 29 January this year after financing had been approved by Jakarta.

Production of these aircraft is now under way in Italy.

by Gordon Arthur