The PAC P-750 XSTOL, is a utility aircraft of conventional all-metal low-wing monoplane design, with fixed tricycle undercarriage. Combining the engine and wings of the PAC Cresco with a new larger fuselage and modified tail, all versions to date have been powered by a 750 hp (560 kW) Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop. It is designed and manufactured in Hamilton, New Zealand, by Pacific Aerospace Limited.
PAC P-750 XSTOL
PAC-750 XL used for skydiving. Meyers-Diver's Airport, Tecumseh, Michigan
PAC-750 XL geosurvey aircraft with Magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) stinger in Upernavik, Greenland
PAC-750 on a Standard Takeoff Procedure
The PAC Cresco is a turboprop-powered derivative of the Fletcher FU-24 aerial topdressing aircraft, manufactured by the Pacific Aerospace Corporation in Hamilton, New Zealand. The Cresco was superseded by the PAC P-750 XSTOL in the early 21st century, but in 2019 was returned to production with the first new aircraft being completed 3 December 2020.
PAC Cresco
PAC Cresco in flight in topdressing duty
Underside plan view of PAC Cresco, during topdressing work.