FORT RUCKER MUSEUM

DeHavilland of Canada DHC-4, Caribou, 2 engine all weather STOL tactical transport, first flown 30 July 1958, DHC-4A approved 1961, 54 AC-1 Caribou delivered to U.S. Army 1959, another 159 ordered as CV-2. Versions CV-2A (DHC-4) and CV7A (DHC-4a) also sent to many other countries, DCH-4a has 2 1450 hp Pratt and Whitney radial engines, wing span 95', 7.5", length 72' 7", speed 215 mph., range1307 miles. capacity 32 troops or 26 paratroops or 22 stretchers and 8 attendants or 8740 lbs load.