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Description
The C-26 fleet is located in Europe and Hawaii. The four C-26D aircraft in Europe provide rapid response cargo and passenger transportation as well as forward deployment logistics support, and the two RC-26D aircraft and one EC-26D aircraft in Hawaii support range operations at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands. |
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Features
The C-26 is the military variant of the commercial Model SA-227-DC (Metro 23) aircraft series manufactured by Fairchild Aircraft Corporation. It is an all-metal, low wing, cabin-class aircraft with two Allied Signal TPE331-12 turboprop engines. The flight deck and cabin are pressurized for high-altitude flight. This aircraft incorporates a cargo door with an integral airstair door to permit easy entry and egress. With a maximum payload capacity of 5,020 pounds, the cabin can be configured to accommodate passengers, cargo or both.
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General Characteristics, C-26
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| Primary Function: Light passenger and cargo airlift (C-26) and range support (EC/RC-26). |
| Contractor: Fairchild Aircraft Company/Maintained by M-7. |
| Date Deployed: 1998 |
| Unit Cost: NA (Transferred from Air Force/C-26B). |
| Propulsion: Two Allied Signal (Garrett) TPE331-12UAR turboprop engines; each deliver 1,100 shaft horsepower. |
| Length: 59 feet 5 inches (18.1 meters). |
| Height: 16 feet 8 inches (5.1 meters). |
| Weight: Max. gross takeoff: 16,500 pounds. |
| Airspeed: Max. 290 knots (537 kph). |
| Ceiling: 25,000 feet. |
| Range: 1,800 nautical miles. |
| Crew: Two; Passenger Capacity: 19. |
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| Last Update: 17 February 2009 |
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