De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Turbo Caribou
The de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Turbo Caribou was a turboprop conversion of the piston-engined Caribou tactical transport. The new engines improved reliability and takeoff performance while preserving the aircraft’s exceptional short-field capability. Only a handful were converted, so the Turbo Caribou is much rarer than the standard DHC-4. Its high wing and rear ramp remained ideal for delivering cargo and troops into rough, confined airstrips.
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Did you know?
From outside, only the engine nacelles distinguish the Turbo Caribou from a standard piston DHC-4 — the fuselage, wing, and ramp are unchanged.
Specifications
| Length | 22.1 m (73 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.2 m (96 ft) |
| Height | 9.7 m (32 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 32 |
| Persons on board | 30 |
| Crew | 3 |
| Range | 1,200 NM (2,222 km) |
| Maximum speed | 250 kt (463 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67 |
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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