RCAF CC-115 Buffalo from 442 Squadron at the Comox Air Show
The Buffalo is flown by 442 Squadron from CFB Comox on Vancouver island in the Search & Rescue and medium transport role. The unique handling characteristics of the Buffalo make it particularly suited to the rugged terrain of the rocky mountains and coastline
- Manufacturer: DeHavilland Canada
- Crew: 2 Pilots, 1 Flight Engineer, 1 Navigator and 2 Search & Rescue Techs
- Passengers: 41 fully equipped troops or 35 paratroopers
- Engines: 2 x 3,060 ESHP General Electric 2CT64-820-3 engines
- Max Speed: 227 kts
- Cruise Speed: 173 kts
- Service Ceiling: 8,382 m
- Range: 1205 km
- Weight Empty:
- Transport: 12,247 kg
- SAR: 13,381 kg
- Gross Weight : 22,317 kg
- Wing Span: 29.26 m
- Length: 24.08 m
- Height: 8.73 m
- Wing Area: 87.8 sq m
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