Cessna Cessna 208 Caravan

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Spotted at ywk , supporting wildfire efforts

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Aircraft

Cessna 208 Caravan C208

Forest Protection Ltd. (Air Attack) red/yellow livery

C-FPXY

Registration

Airline

Forest Protection Ltd.

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

Apple iPhone Air Apple iPhone Air back camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Livery Legend

2 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Bright livery pops, but window spots and slight softness hurt clarity; nice side-profile view overall.

Location

Wabush Airport

YWK/CYWK · Runway Main apron

52.9219, -66.8644

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Wabush Airport YWK

Airport

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Aviation History

A versatile utility turboprop, the Cessna 208 Caravan is widely used for cargo, passenger, and special mission operations around the world; this specific airframe is used for forest fire monitoring and coordination (\'Air Attack\') in Canada.

Fleet Rarity

Common model globally, but Air Attack/Forest Protection livery is relatively rare and unique to specialized fleets.

Record Flights

Not typically a record-setter, but Caravans are known for their rugged operation in remote areas.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable type with a strong operational history; some incidents due to operations in challenging environments.

Future Outlook

Still actively flying; Caravans remain in production and service worldwide.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A

Engine

15.88 m

Wingspan

12.67 m

Length

1,686 km

Range

344 km/h

Speed

9-14 passengers or special mission configuration

Capacity

3,629 kg

MTOW

4.32 m

Height

675 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

Approx. 88 dB (no ICAO Chapter 14 jet rating, but relatively quiet for a single engine turboprop)

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