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BT-67
A Kenn Borek Air Basler BT-67 at Williams Field, Antarctica.
Role Cargo aircraft
Manufacturer Basler Turbo Conversions
Introduction January, 1990
Developed from Douglas DC-3

The Basler BT-67 is a fixed-wing aircraft produced by Basler Turbo Conversions of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is built on a retrofitted Douglas DC-3 airframe, with modifications designed to improve the DC-3's serviceable lifetime. The conversion includes fitting the airframe with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R turboprop engines, lengthening the fuselage, strengthening the airframe, upgrading the avionics, and making modifications to the wings' leading edge and wing tip.

Operators

Civilian operators

Basler BT-67 conversion No.1, N200AN of World Air Logistics, at Missoula Montana in 2000
Basler BT-67 operated by ALCI at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station

Military operators

 Bolivia
 Colombia
 El Salvador
 Guatemala
 Malawi
 Mali
 Mauritania
 Thailand
 United States

Accidents and incidents

Specifications (BT-67)

General characteristics

  • Crew: Two (pilot & co-pilot)
  • Capacity: 40 Passengers

Performance

See also

Related development

Related lists

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