PH-BSU
CESSNA 208B GRAND CARAVAN/SUPERVAN
The PH-BSU was once obtained from Skydive Rotterdam (Flying Dutchmen) in an airplane swap. The BSU flew in the USA for 15 years (serial: 208B0957) before crossing over to the Netherlands in 2005.
The windows have been built in afterwards, which was done when the default engine was replaced by the high-performance Texas Turbine model. After the engine upgrade, the climbing rate increased substantially and the BSU is one of the fastest possible configurations to climb up high.
operational
Jumpers:
Time to 13.000ft:
Climbing rate:
18
8 minutes *
1600 ft / minute *
* When the aircraft is fully loaded
specifications
Type:
Motor:
Propellor:
C208A Grand Caravan to Supervan
900HP (Texas Turbines converted)
Hartzell 110″ four-blade