"Chinese DC-3's in Antarctic?" Topic
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| Maxshadow | 06 Aug 2018 7:24 p.m. PST |
I was wondering if some one who knows his planes could confirm this is indeed a Chinese DC-3 operating in the Antarctic. It looks brand new. You'll have to scroll down but will see it. Chinese DC-3's in Antarctic TMP link |
| David Manley | 06 Aug 2018 9:30 p.m. PST |
It is a Basler BT67, there are several operating in the Antarctic, used by several countries including China and the USA |
| Ryan T | 06 Aug 2018 10:04 p.m. PST |
Chinese civilian aircraft use the registration prefix "B". C-FCGX is a DC-3 originally built in 1944 and then re-worked with turboprop engines by Basler Turbo Conversions of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The plane is being used by CHINARE (Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition) but is owned and operated by Kenn Borek Air out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. KBA specializes in both Arctic and Antarctic operations. |
Ed Mohrmann  | 07 Aug 2018 9:09 a.m. PST |
Glad to see the Goonies are still soldiering on,
even if upgraded ! |
| Lion in the Stars | 07 Aug 2018 2:18 p.m. PST |
I thought that looked like a Gooney Bird! Turboprop conversions are definitely the way to go, the old radials are hard to find parts for anymore. Plus, if you're careful about your engine choices, you can run them on diesel. Properly maintained, airplanes will last for decades, even in hard use. I mean, B52s are likely to reach 100 years in service! |
| mjkerner | 07 Aug 2018 5:31 p.m. PST |
My oldest son works a block away from Baslers. I get up there once a week or so to visit him and the grandkids, and always make a point to drive by. Their yard (fenced in, of course) is always chock full of DC3 goodness. Vintage Wings, fuselages, and whole aircraft. Pretty neat! |
| Maxshadow | 08 Aug 2018 1:54 a.m. PST |
Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge. What an amazing design. |
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