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C‑23B Sherpa (SD3‑30)
Original Owner
The Short C-23 Sherpa is a twin-engine turboprop
aircraft a small military transport aircraft built by Short
Brothers in Belfast, Ireland. It was designed to operate
from unpaved runways and make short takeoff and
landings. It features a large squared fuselage with a
full-width rear cargo door/ramp. It was produced
from 1984 to 1990.
In its current configuration, it flies an initial attack load
of 10 smokejumpers plus cargo with an endurance of
3 hours. From Redding, the Sherpa has the ability to
initial attack all North Ops forests and some of the
more northerly South Ops forests without a fuel stop.
The aircraft is also available for Para-cargo missions,
with up to 4,500 pounds of cargo deliverable via
parachute or delivery to a suitable airport.
IONS:
Cruise Speed:
230 mph
Payload
4,500 lbs.
Manufacturer
Short Brothers
Crew
Pilot, Co-pilot
U.S. Forest
Type
Service
I Airtanker
Smokejumper Aircraft
Mission
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