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On the flip side New Zealand did create a gorgeously functional top dresser with the PAC Cresco STOL turboprop series.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAC_Cresco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_MO5Wfomks

It's a rock solid workhorse capable of millions of line kilometres drafting at low ground clearances with short hill top take off and landings.

Even flies well upside down under bridges.




I had no idea that a commercial aircraft was manufactured in NZ. Thanks!




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