DHC-18 D

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DHC-18_C
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:capacity 10 passengers
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1946
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 200 gallons
gptkbp:height 15 ft 0 in
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DHC-18 D
gptkbp:introduced 1947
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:length 50 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:De_Havilland_Canada
gptkbp:max_speed 200 knots
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:dog_breed
gptkbp:notable_features short takeoff and landing capabilities
reliable performance
easy maintenance
versatile use
large cargo door
rugged construction
high payload capacity
used in cargo transport
used in firefighting operations
good visibility for pilots
good performance in rough terrain
floatplane variant available
used in aerial survey missions
used in various roles including medevac
amphibious variant available
gptkbp:number_built approximately 100
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkb:Alaska_Airlines
gptkb:Canadian_Forces
Bush pilots
gptkbp:production_years 1946-1950
gptkbp:range 1,000 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 20,000 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:DHC-6_Twin_Otter
gptkbp:variant gptkb:DHC-3_Otter
gptkbp:wingspan 70 ft 0 in