timeless
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Does any know how long the Army plans to operate their C23B Sherpas?
I've flown a Sherpa C23A and I wasn't impressed with its performance or payload. It couldn't haul much with full fuel and PT6-45R engines couldn't generate much torque because they were always limited by max ITT.
The increased takeoff weight, extra fuel capacity, rear door and PT6-65AR engines could make the C23B a better freight airplane than the Shorts 360-300.
I just wonder if any civilians will have a chance to fly them any time soon.
I've flown a Sherpa C23A and I wasn't impressed with its performance or payload. It couldn't haul much with full fuel and PT6-45R engines couldn't generate much torque because they were always limited by max ITT.
The increased takeoff weight, extra fuel capacity, rear door and PT6-65AR engines could make the C23B a better freight airplane than the Shorts 360-300.
I just wonder if any civilians will have a chance to fly them any time soon.
