Wednesday, March 23, 2011

C-21A Description


     The turbofan engines are pod-mounted on the sides of the rear fuselage. The swept-back wings have hydraulically actuated single-slotted flaps. The aircraft has a retractable tricycle landing gear, single steer able nose device and multiple-disc hydraulic brakes.

The C-21A can carry eight passenger and 42 cubic feet (1.26 cubic meters) of cargo. The fuel capacity of the C-21A is 931 gallons (3,537.8 liters) with refueling accomplished at ground level from side to side each wingtip tank. The safety and operational capabilities of the C-21A are increased by the autopilot, color weather radar and planned air navigation system, as well as high frequency, very high frequency and ultra high frequency radios.

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