The Helio U-10D Super Courier was a STOL utility aircraft built from 1954 until 1974 and operated by the US Air Force for liaison work, light cargo and supply drops and reconnaissance. It is interesting to note the type was also used by the CIA's Air America in the Vietnam War. Helio U-10D Super Courier Specifications: - Crew: Pilot only
- Capacity: 5 passengers
- Length: 30 ft 8 in (9.35 m)
- Wingspan: 39 ft 0 in (11.89 m)
- Height: 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)
- Loaded weight: 3,600 lb. (1,636 kg)
- Useful load: 1,320 lb (600 kg)
- Engine: Single 295 hp (220 kW) Lycoming GO-480-G1D6 geared 6-cylinder engine
- Maximum speed: 148 knots (170 mph, 288 km/h)
- Range: 950 nm (120 gal. fuel) (1,380 miles, 1,760 km)
- Service ceiling 20,500 ft (6,250 m)
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