What is a DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou was designed to provide military operators with a twin-engine STOL cargo transport aircraft with greater capacity than the Otter. The type also offered a rear loading capability. The prototype DHC-4 Caribou (CF-KTK-X) was flown for the first time on 30th July 1958.
Where is Caribou transport located in Prince Albert?
Caribou Transport L.P. RR2 Site 4 Comp. 145 Prince Albert, SK S6V 5P9 Tel: (306) 763-3111 Fax: (306) 763-3113 Located on Old Highway 2 South in Prince Albert. Wollaston Lake & Hatchet Lake Economic Development Office:
Who owns Caribou transport LP?
Caribou Transport LP is fully owned by the Hatchet Lake First Nation. As authorized by the Hatchet Lake Chief and Council, the Hatchet Lake Development Limited Partnership oversees this and other businesses and investments owned by the First Nation.
Why choose a Viking caribou?
Thanks to its STOL capabilities, the Caribou has helped deliver cargo and supplies to remote locations with little-to-no proper landing strips. Viking owns the Type Certificate for the DHC-4 Caribou and provides parts and support services to the fleet worldwide.
What kind of aircraft is a caribou?
The de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou is a twin-engined STOL transport aircraft produced by the Canadian manufacturer de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd.. The US Army was the largest operator of the DHC-4 Caribou (designation AC-1, later CV-2 Caribou) with 173 aircraft, later transfered to the US Air Force (designation C-7 Caribou).
What was the purpose of the DHC 4 in Vietnam?
An RAAF Caribou transport aircraft on landing approach, Vietnam War. In response to a U.S. Army requirement for a tactical airlifter to supply the battlefront with troops and supplies and evacuate casualties on the return journey, de Havilland Canada designed the DHC-4.
What is the maximum payload for the Turbo Caribou?
Maximum payload is 10,000 lbs. Both Transport Canada (11/14/00) and Federal Aviation Administration (2/27/01) have issued Supplemental Type Certificates for the Turbo Caribou. As of Sept 17, 2014, only 3 air frames have gone through the conversion process.
