Casa C-212 Aviocar
The CASA C-212 Aviocar is a twin-turboprop utility transport built by the Spanish aerospace industry, designed from the outset for rugged short-takeoff operations from unpaved airstrips. Its high wing, fixed landing gear, and rear loading ramp let it carry cargo, paratroopers, or passengers into airfields most other transports couldn't use. It's been widely exported and built under licence in Indonesia, serving dozens of air forces and civilian operators worldwide. Specialised versions have also been adapted for maritime patrol and aerial survey work.
Did you know?
The Aviocar first flew in 1971 and was built for the rough, unpaved airstrips its boxy, high-wing fuselage was designed around.
Specifications
| Length | 16.2 m (53 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Height | 6.6 m (22 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 26 |
| Persons on board | 18-26 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 8.1 t |
| Range | 850 NM (1,574 km) |
| Maximum speed | 190 kt (352 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 24,000 ft (7,315 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,500 ft/min (7.6 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 590 m (1,936 ft) |
| Landing distance | 530 m (1,739 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,040 l |
| Engines | 2x TPE331 |
| Units built | 485 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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