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Technical Data

UNOFFICIAL NAMES/SLANG:	N/A
FUNCTION:	PASSENGER AND CARGO AIRLIFT
DATE DEPLOYED:	1994
PRIME CONTRACTOR:	RAYTHEON (FORMERLY BEECH AIRCRAFT)
UNIT COST:	$2,000,000
LENGTH:	43' - 10"
WINGSPAN:	UNAVAILABLE
HEIGHT:	15' - 0
SPEED:	335 MPH
WEIGHT (MAX. TAKE-OFF):	15,000 LBS (6,750 KG)
ARMAMENT:	NONE
MAX. NORMAL ALTITUDE:	35,000 FT (10,668M)
RANGE:	1,975 NM
ENGINES:	2 PRATT & WHITNEY PT-6A-42 TURBOPROPS @ 850 SHAFT HORSEPOWER EA.
CREW:	2

CARGO PLANES

C-2 Greyhound

C-5 Galaxy

C-9 Nightingale

C-12 Huron

C-17 Globemaster III

C-20 Gulfstream III/IV

C-21 Learjet

C-22 Boeing 727-100

C-32 Air Force Two

C-37 Gulfstream

C-40 Clipper

C-130 Hercules

VC-25 Air Force One

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C-12 HURON

Description:

Twin-engine logistics aircraft carrying passengers and cargo between military installations.

Features
The C-12 Huron is the military variant of the commercial King Air aircraft series manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Corporation. It is an all-metal, low wing, T-Tail monoplane with two turboprop engines. The UC-12B variant is powered by two PT6A-41 engines while the UC-12F/M models are powered by PT6A-42s. The flight deck and cabin are pressurized for high-altitude flight. This aircraft incorporates a cargo door with an integral airstair door to permit easy entry and egress. With an effective payload capacity of up to 4,215 pounds, the cabin can readily be configured to accommodate passengers, cargo, or both.

The C-12F Huron provides logistics support between Navy air stations. Powered by two PT-6A-42 turboprop engines, the C-12F can deliver a total payload of up to 4,215 pounds. The cabin can readily accommodate cargo, passengers or both. It is also equipped to accept litter patients in medical evacuation missions.