Vulcanair
P68C
The Vulcanair P68C is a high-wing, fixed-gear piston twin valued for excellent visibility, simplicity, and twin-engine reliability. Powered by two 200 hp Lycoming IO-360 engines, it seats up to six and serves survey, observation, training, and utility roles. The glazed-nose P68 Observer variant is widely used for aerial patrol and survey.
- High-wing fixed-gear piston twin with great visibility
- Two 200 hp Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 engines
- Simple, economical twin-engine operation
- Survey, observation, training, and utility roles
- Glazed-nose Observer variant for patrol/survey
- Seats up to 6
P68C key specifications
- Range
- 1,140 nm
- Cruise speed
- 155 kts
- Passengers
- up to 6
- Max take-off weight
- 4,594 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Piston
About the P68C
Introduced in 1970 in Italy, the Vulcanair P68C is a twin-engine piston aircraft from the P68 family built for the redundancy of two engines at modest running cost. It is a long-serving design with a deep support and parts network.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,140 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 155 knots. It seats up to 6 passengers and is powered by 2 Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 engines.
Its 1,140 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight. Before committing to the P68C, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.
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