CT-142 Dash-8
Aircrew from the Royal Canadian Air Force and air forces around the world train on this turboprop aircraft.
Training on the Dash-8 involves navigation, tactics and surveillance as well as search and rescue. It employs a suite of on-board training computers and a large radar system that is housed in its long nose, earning it the nickname “Gonzo.”
| Length: | 23.63 m |
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| Wingspan: | 25.89 m |
| Height: | 7.44 m |
| Maximum gross weight: | 19,260 kg |
| Maximum speed: | 482 km/h |
| Range: | 2,400 km |
| Location: | Winnipeg, Man. |