AIRCRAFT DATA – MAIN CARGO AIRCRAFT
Lockheed L-188 Electra Freighter
| DESCRIPTION | DIMENSIONS & VOLUME |
|---|---|
| Cargo Length (upper deck): | 20,57m/67,5 ft |
| Cargo Height: | 2,28m/7,5 ft |
| Cargo Width: | 3m/9,8 ft |
| Cargo Length (lower deck): | 5,48m/18ft + 6,09m/20 ft |
| Max payload: | 15.000kg/33.070lbs |
| Cargo volume (uppder deck): | 125,4 m³/3.800 cuft |
| Cargo volume (lower deck): | 15,1 m³/500 cuft bulk |
| Big Cargo door dimensions: | 80″ x 98″, 2,03 m x 2,49 m |
| Small Cargo Door dimensions: | Height 1 m (42 in) |
| Max take off weight: | 52.727 kg/116.000 lbs |
| Wingspan: | 99′ |
| Fuselage Length: | 104′ 8″ |
| Height: | 32′ 10″ |
| Runway Requirements: | 5,000 ft |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight: | 116,000 lbs |
| Max Landing: | 98,102 lbs |
| Max Zero Fuel: | 92,340 lbs |
| Cruise Speed: | 390mph/620 kph |
| Max Altitude: | FL310 Cargo |
| Range: | 2200 Miles |
| Engines: | Allison-501 Engines Rated @ 3750 eshp |
Curtiss Commando C-46
| DESCRIPTION | DIMENSIONS & VOLUME |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 14,500 lb (6,577 kg) cargo |
| Length: | 76 ft 4 in (23.27 m) |
| Wingspan: | 108 ft 0 in (32.91 m) |
| Height: | 21 ft 9 in (6.62 m) |
| Powerplant: | 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51 |
Our two C-46s (C-FAVO and C-GTPO) have seen service since 1945 in many parts of the world. At Buffalo Airways, we are proud to have the Commandos working with us. Our two C-46s can haul up to 12000 lbs of bulky freight into short, unprepared strips that are so commonly found in the NWT. Traveling at 190 mph, these airplanes can be heard rumbling away day after day, as they work dauntlessly, moving freight across the part of the country we call home.
Douglas DC-3
| DESCRIPTION | DIMENSIONS & VOLUME |
|---|---|
| Cargo Load: | 6,000 lbs (2721.54 kg) |
| Length: | 64 ft 8 in (19.7 m) |
| Wingspan: | 95 ft 2 in (29.0 m) |
| Height: | 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m) |
| Speed: | 150 mph (block speed) |
| Range: | 1200 Statute Miles |
| Fuel Burn: | 90 imp gal/hr |
| Type of Undercarriage: | Wheels / Wheel Skis |
| Navigation Equipment: | Full IFR including GPS |
| Minimum Landing Requirements: | 2500 feet |
| Minimum Take-Off Requirements: | 2500 feet |
| Minimum Ice Thickness for Ice Strip: | 20 inches |
| Gross Weight: | 26,900 lbs |
| Maximum Landing Weight: | 26,900 lbs |
| Empty Weight (typical): | 17,500 lbs |
| Entrance Door: | 6′-8″ x 5′-0″ |
| Aircraft Capacity: | 670 Imp. Gallons |
| Bulk Fuel Tanks: | 900 Imp. Gallons |
From the warmest deserts, to the coldest, snow-covered north and south poles, the DC-3 has been everywhere. Traveling at 170 miles per hour (274 km/h), Buffalo Airways DC-3s can haul 6000 pounds of freight to destinations throughout the Canadian North. That is not to say that these aircraft always stay close to home, as they have flown from one end of Canada to the other, south into the United States, and as far north as Greenland. The Douglas DC-3s at Buffalo Airways normally operate on wheels, but when it comes time to land on the snow-covered lakes of the Canadian North, some of the aircraft have the wheels removed, and replaced with skis. As well, although Buffalo does not operate any DC-3s on floats, some were operated on floats in the military to allow landing directly on the water. The Douglas DC-3 is truly a versatile airplane.
All information on this page is given without warranty. Quotes will be calculated for every customer in specific. Status February 2018. Data can change due to weather, location or other circumstances.