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NEWS NEWS NEWS
POLAR 6……..The SECOND BT-67 to GERMANY
Basler Turbo is now producing a second research aircraft for The Alfred Wegener Institute of Bremerhaven, Germany. The new Basler BT-67 will be know as POLAR 6 and will join sistership POLAR 5 conducting scientific research missions in the polar regions of the Arctic & Antarctic
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Clean Gulf Associates acquires new $6.5 million aircraft
Clean Gulf Associates has purchased a $6.5 million aircraft that specializes in dropping dispersants over spilled oil.
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BT-67 Approved for Flight Into Known Icing Conditions
Basler’s BT-67 became the first ever variant of the DC-3 (piston or turbine) to be granted approval for flight into known ice conditions.
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Performance

For missions from Sub-Saharan Africa to the Antarctic, the BT-67 offers unequalled performance.

  • Short, rough, remote airstrips
  • High cubic volume, high payload
  • Long range
  • High versatility
  • Brutally rough missions
  • No-nonsense reliability

Comparison of BT-67 and Piston Engine DC-3
View Diagram
of PT6A-67R
BT-67Piston Engine DC-3
EnginesP&W Canada PT6A-67R
(1424 SHP)
P & W R-1830
(1200 HP)
PropellersHARTZELL
5 Blade Aluminum
HSD
3 Blade 138"
 
Interior Dimensions
Width (At Floor)7 feetsame
Height6 inchessame
Length42 feet, 2 inches33 feet, 10 inches
 
Volume
Volume1225 Cubic Feet905 Cubic Feet
 
Weight - pounds
Maximum take-off28,75026,900
Cargo Basic
Operating weight
Maximum useful load

15,750
13,000

17,815
9,085
 
Maximum Fuel Capacity - Gallons
Standard772 (5,172 lbs)800
Long-range tanks1,542 (10,332 lbs)N/A
 
Cruise Speed - Knots
Maximum cruise (12,500 ft)215 (95% Torque)173 (700HP)
Standard cruise (12,500 ft)205 (90% Torque)160 (600HP)
Low174 (70% Torque)N/A
 
Fuel Flow - Gallons/Hour
Maximum cruise (12,500 ft)152119
Standard cruise145100
Low122N/A
 
Range - Nautical Miles (Standard Cruise - 45 Min. Reserve)
Standard fuel950 (80% Torque)1,160
Long-range fuel2,140 (80% Torque)N/A
Single engine ceiling14,000 ft @ 27,000 lbs9000 ft @ 26,200 lbs

Loiter Air Speed Data
5000 MSLTorque - 40%IAS - 110Fuel flow -
680 lbs/hr
9000 MSLTorque - 42%IAS - 110Fuel flow -
650 lbs/hr
12000 MSLTorque - 50%IAS - 110Fuel flow -
680 lbs/hr
Climb Data @ Gross WT. 28,750 lbs
95% Torque, 1425 rpm
KTASALT.AGLFuel flow lbs/hrFuel burned lbs.Rate of climb
13310001140531000
1383000111099800
14350001080166750
14970001050216725
14990001040271700
154110001010333700
Cruise Data
9500 ft OAT + 11°C
TorqueTASFuel flow
/hr
90%1961020
85%182970
80%177932
70%167860
10500 ft OAT + 10°C
TorqueTASFuel flow
lbs/hr
95%2071040
90%2001000
85%186950
80%180920
70%169850
12500 ft OAT + 7°C
TorqueTASFuel flow
lbs/hr
95%2151020
90%2051000
85%191950
80%185920
70%174850
14500 ft OAT + 6°C
TorqueTASFuel flow
lbs/hr
95%2201000
90%210960
72%180840

STC: FAA Supplemental Type Certificate SA4840NM and Part Manufacturing
Authorization held by: Basler Turbo Conversions, LLC, Oshkosh, WI  USA
 

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