DeHavilland DHC-4A Specifications & Performance Data
DeHavilland Aircraft Company
 
WEIGHTS
 
Basic 17,630 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff 28,500 lbs.
Maximum Landing 28,500 lbs.
Maximum Zero Fuel 27,000 lbs.
Wing Loading 31.2 lb/sq ft.
Power Loading 9.83 lb/bhp
PERFORMANCE
 
Maximum Cruise Speed at 6,500 ft. 147 knots
Maximum Permissible Dive Speed (V ne) 211 knots
Rate of climb at sea level - 2 Engines 1,355 ft/min
Rate of climb at sea level - 1 Engines 235 ft/min
Service Ceiling - 2 Engines 24,800 ft.
Service Ceiling - 1 Engine 8,800 ft.
Takeoff Run (STOL) 725 ft.
Takeoff Distance to 50 ft. (STOL) 1,185 ft.
Landing Run (STOL) 670 ft.
Landing Distance from 50 ft. (STOL) 1,235 ft.
Stalling Speed  EAS (flaps landing) 59 knots
Payload/Range, Normal Tanks, 45 Min. Reserve  200 mi. 8,600 lbs.
Payload/Range, Normal Tanks, 45 Min. Reserve  600 mi. 7,200 lbs.
Payload/Range, Normal Tanks, 45 Min. Reserve 1,100 mi. 5,417 lbs.
ENGINES
 
Engines 2 x Pratt &Whitney   R-2000 7M2 (Reciprocating)
Brake Horsepower 1450
Propellers Hamilton standard 3-Bladed, Full-feathering, Reversible
TANK CAPACITIES
 
Fuel 690 Imp. Gal. 829 U.S. Gal 3,137 Liters
Oil (2) 24.8 Imp. Gal 29.7 U.S. Gal 112.5 Liters
Hydraulic 1.5 Imp. Gal 1.8 U.S. gal 6.8 Lters
De-icing (Props) 14 Imp. Gal 16.8 U.S. Gal 63.6 Liters
FUEL and OIL SYSTEMS
 
10 cells in each wing Fuel MIL-G-5572 100/130 octane rating
1 oil tank per engine Oil MIL-L-6082 Grade 11
 
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
 
Wing Span 95 ft.     7.5 in.
Length 72 ft.     7.0 in.
Height 31 ft.     9.0 in.
Tailplane Span 36 ft.     0    in. 
Wheel Track 23 ft.     1.5 in.
Wheel Base 25 ft.     8.0 in.
Wing Area 912 sq. ft.
Aileron Area 91 sq. ft.
Flap Area 285 sq. ft.
Fin Area 127 sq. ft.
Rudder Area (inc. tab) 84 sq. ft.
Tailplane Area 144 sq. ft.
Elevator Area (inc. tab) 86 sq. ft.
INTERNAL DIMENSIONS
 
Cabin Length 28 ft.   9.0 in.
Maximum Width 7 ft.   3.0 in.
Maximum 6 ft.   3.0 in.
Floor Area 176 sq. ft.
Volume 1,150 cu. ft.
Cabin Doors (L & R)  30.0 x 55.0 in.
(Rear) 73.5 x 75.0 in.
 
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