| de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou | |
|---|---|
| Land | Usa |
| Rolle | STOL Transport |
| Første flyvning | 30. juli 1958 |
| Bygget | 307 |
Den de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Rensdyr CV-2 og senere C-7 Caribou) er et canadisk designet og produceret specialiseret fragtfly med kort start og landing (STOL) kapacitet. Caribou blev først fløjet i 1958, og selvom den hovedsageligt blev pensioneret fra militære operationer, er den stadig i brug i lille antal som et robust "bush" -fly.
| de Haviland Canada C-7A (DHC-4) Caribou Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Lokalisering | Travis Air Force Base Museum |
| Billeder | 100 |
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| DeHavilland C-7 Caribou Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Bill Maloney |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Billeder | 20 |
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| Fotograf | Fotios Rouch |
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| Fotograf | Mike Hughes |
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The Master of the Short Field
Den de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Rensdyr (designated CV-2 and later C-7 in U.S. service) was designed to do the impossible: carry the payload of a medium transport while operating from the tiny, rugged airstrips normally reserved for light bush planes. Known for its incredible Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities, the Caribou became an indispensable asset during the Vietnam War, delivering supplies directly to remote Forward Operating Bases that no other fixed-wing aircraft could reach.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (DHC-4A) |
|---|---|
| Rolle | STOL Tactical Transport |
| Besætning | 3 (Two Pilots, one Loadmaster) |
| First Flight | August 16, 1958 |
| Kraftværk | 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-2000-7M2 Twin Wasp radials |
| Horsepower | 1,450 hp (1,081 kW) each |
| Takeoff Distance | 495 feet (151 m) at full gross weight |
| Landing Distance | 425 feet (130 m) |
| Nyttelast | 32 Troops, 26 Paratroops, or 8,000 lbs of Cargo |
Engineering for the Jungle Strip
- Double-Slotted Flaps: The Caribou used a sophisticated full-span double-slotted flap system. This allowed the wing to generate massive lift at very low speeds, enabling the aircraft to “climb like a homesick angel” immediately after a short takeoff roll.
- Upswept Tail and Rear Ramp: To facilitate rapid loading of vehicles and palletized cargo, the rear fuselage was sharply upswept. This provided a high-clearance rear loading ramp that could be opened in flight for paradrops or used on the ground for drive-on access.
- Reversible Pitch Propellers: To achieve its legendary landing distances, the Caribou utilized reversible pitch propellers. Upon touchdown, the pilot could “reverse” the thrust, allowing the aircraft to stop in a distance shorter than its own wingspan.
- Long-Stroke Landing Gear: The “bird-like” landing gear was designed with massive shock-absorption capabilities to handle the high sink rates and “controlled crashes” associated with landing on uneven, unpaved terrain.
Operational Legacy: The “Gravel Truck” of Vietnam
- Inter-Service Rivalry: The Caribou was so successful at tactical airlift that it sparked a famous dispute between the U.S. Army and Air Force over who should operate fixed-wing transports. Eventually, the Army’s CV-2s were transferred to the USAF as C-7s.
- Low-Altitude Extraction (LAPES): The Caribou was a pioneer in the Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System, where cargo was pulled out the rear ramp via parachute while the aircraft flew just feet above the runway.
- Durability: The aircraft was built to be simple and maintainable in the field. Its radial engines were reliable and could be serviced with minimal tools in harsh environments.
- Global Service: Beyond the US and Canada, the Caribou served with distinction in Australia, India, and Spain. Many are still used today by private contractors for specialized heavy-lift bush operations.
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