De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| First flight | 9 April 1964 |
| Year of introduction | 1965 |
| Number produced | 122 units |
Description
The De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo is a military transport aircraft that was developed in Canada during the late 1960s. It was primarily designed to meet the requirements of the United States Army's Tactical Transport Aircraft System (TTAS) program. The aircraft features a high-wing configuration and twin turboprop engines, providing it with reliable performance and the capability to operate from unprepared runways. The DHC-5 Buffalo has been utilized in various missions, including cargo transportation, troop deployment, medical evacuation, and search and rescue operations. It has also been deployed by several armed forces around the world for its versatility and ruggedness in challenging environments.
Technical specifications
| Version: DHC-5D | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 467 km/h (290 mph) |
| Wing area | 88 m² (947.2 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 29 m (95.1 ft) |
| Height | 8.8 m (28.8 ft) |
| Length | 24 m (78.7 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 9449 m (31001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 11412 kg (25159 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22317 kg (49201 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 11.8 m/s (38.7 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turboprops General Electric CT64-820-4 delivering 2336 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Egypt | 8 | |
|
Sudan | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
United Arab Emirates • Brazil • Chile • Cameroon • Congo Democratic Republic • Ecuador • Egypt • Ethiopia • Indonesia • Mexico • Mauritania • Peru • Sudan • Togo • United States • Zambia