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 Bombardier DHC-8Q200
(02/09/2009)The Bombardier Dash 8 Q200 is a multirole patrol aircraft (MPA) equipped with multimode radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors that can detect and track maritime and surface targets. It can also be converted to a cargo configuration or into a 37-passenger aircraft, making it an ideal aircraft to respond to acts of terrorism, natural disasters and other emergencies. The first CBP Air and Marine Dash 8 Q200 MPA was placed in service in August 2005 and was used extensively during the days following Hurricane Katrina to carry law enforcement officers, flight crews and other personnel, supplies and equipment to New Orleans. A second Dash 8 was delivered in mid 2006 and a third aircraft was delivered in February 2008. The fourth aircraft was delivered in December 2008.Performance and Weights:- Max Speed (Vne) 287 knots
- Service Ceiling Altitude 25,000 ft.
- Range 1,600 NM
- Endurance 8 hours
- Max Gross Weight 36,300 lbs.
Features:- Seavue Radar
- Electro-optical/infrared EO/IR Sensor w/Laser Designator
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