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Originally Posted by Icelander
Ah, an excellent summary, smurf!
Thanks.
Now, are any of these more or less capable of operating without extensive facilities at either the starting point or the destination?
Does the size and massive fuel capacities of the larger aircraft, like the Catalinas or Albatrosses, mean you need significantly more infrastructure to dock or refuel them than you need for a DCH-3 Otter, Grumman Goose or any of the smaller aircraft you list?
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Most of these aircraft are 20m long and 30m wing span with the Twin Otter being a bit smaller. All of the have 1000+ litre fuel tanks and may require a bowser. The CL-415 is an improve 215 with a Turbo Prop where the others are piston engines.
Cl-215: 2crew, 26seats, cruise 180mph, range 1300 miles
CL-415: 2crew, 18seats, cruise 200mph, range 1500 miles
Grumman HU-16 Albatross: 4-6crew, 10seats, cruise 120mph, range 2850
Consolidated PBY Catalina: 10crew, cruise 125mph, range 2520
de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter: 2crew, 19seats, cruise 210mph, range 920miles