PAC Cresco
| PAC Cresco | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Turboprop agricultural aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Aerospace Corporation. |
| Status | In service |
| Number built | 40 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1979-2003, 2019-present |
| Introduction date | 1979 |
| First flight | 28 February 1979 |
| Developed from | Fletcher FU-24 |
| Developed into | PAC P-750 XSTOL |
The PAC Cresco is a turboprop-powered derivative of the Fletcher FU-24 (later called the PAC Fletcher) 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 The Cresco was superseded by the PAC P-750 XSTOL in the early 21st century, but in 2019 was returned to production with the first new aircraft being completed 3 December 2020.