It is of note that the CIA's Air America operated the Caribou during the Vietnam War for covert operations. de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou Specifications: - Crew: Three
- Capacity: 32 troops or 24 fully equipped paratroops or 14 casualty stretchers
- Payload: 8,000 lb (3,628 kg)
- Length: 72.58 ft (22.12 m)
- Wingspan: 95.58 ft (29.13 m)
- Height: 31.66 ft (9.65 m)
- Empty weight: 16,920 lb (7,675 kg)
- Loaded weight: 28,500 lb (12,927 kg)
- Engines: Twin 1,450 hp (1,081 kW) Pratt and Whitney R-2000-7M2 Twin Wasp 14-cylinder radials
- Maximum speed: 216 mph (348 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 181 mph (291 km/h)
- Range: 1,280 mi (2,060 km) (240 mi (390 km) with maximum payload)
- Service ceiling: 24,800 ft (7,559 m)
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