Adult: 12 Yrs above; Child: 2 to 11 years; Infant: Below 23 Months
It is by far the most trusted aircraft for mountain airstrips. Its rugged construction and useful Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) performance makes it versatile to operate in all kinds of weather and fields. STOL characteristics are essential for Nepalese airports in hilly and mountainous region which have short runways, such as Lukla, Phaplu, Jomsom and Manang.
Power plant:
Two 460 KW (680 SHP/715 ESHP) Pratt
&Witney-C PT6A-27 turboprop engines
driving three blade propellers
Performance
Max Cruising Speed:
338 km/h (182 Knot)
Max Take Off Weight: (MTOW)
5670 kg (12,500 lb)
Dimensions:
a. Length: 15.77 m (51 ft 9 in)
b. Height: 5.94 m (19 ft 6 in)
c. Wing Span:19.81 m (65 ft)
d. Wing Area: 39.0 m2 (420 sq ft)
Capacity:
Adult: 12 Yrs above; Child: 2 to 11 years; Infant: Below 23 Months
