Former Roulettes’ Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft up for high-flying sale in NSW

written by Robert Dougherty | July 2, 2026

A former Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes team’ 1991 Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft has officially been put on the market in New South Wales with a possible future of high-flying fun for one lucky buyer.

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The high-performance single engine, two-seater turboprop has been put up for sale by California aircraft seller Platinum Fighter sales but is registered in Australia as VH-YMK and selling out of New South Wales.

Pilatus PC-9/A aircraft are known for their aerial tricks with the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes aerobatic display team and exceptional low-level manoeuvrability.

The aircraft is being sold for US$1,100,000 plus GST with an airframe of 8104.3 hours, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-62 150 hp derated to 950 hp engine and Hartzell 4 blade propellor. It also has original and functional instruments as operated by the Royal Australian Air Force and strengthened landing gear.

 
 

It’s advertised with a max cruise of 300kts and oxygen to operate up to 25,000 feet.

“1991 Pilatus PC-9/A registered in Australia as VH-YMK.  This former RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team plane has been reassembled and inspected and will be sold with a Certificate of Airworthiness in the Limited Category under Australian Warbirds,” according to the seller.

“A unique opportunity to own a former Roulettes aerobatic team aircraft.  Priced at US$1,100,000. Can be easily exported and shipped worldwide.”

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