The De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo is a twin turboprop STOL tactical transport aircraft that can be configured to carry up to 41 passengers. Discover DHC-5 Buffalo aircraft for sale worldwide on AvPay. Browse active DHC-5 Buffalo listings and find available aircraft across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. Connect directly with aircraft brokers, private sellers, flying clubs, flight schools and manufacturers. Explore the full inventory of aircraft for sale on AvPay here!
Finding a DHC-5 Buffalo for Sale on AvPay
AvPay provides a global marketplace for De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo aircraft, connecting buyers and sellers across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. The DHC-5 Buffalo is a fixed wing twin turboprop transport aircraft designed for short takeoff and landing operations and typically configured to carry up to 41 passengers depending on interior layout.
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Interesting facts about the DHC-5 Buffalo
✈ De Havilland Canada designed the DHC-5 Buffalo specifically for short takeoff and landing operations from unprepared or remote airstrips.
✈ The aircraft first flew in the mid 1960s and was developed to meet military tactical transport requirements.
✈ Operators have used the DHC-5 Buffalo for troop transport, cargo operations, humanitarian missions and disaster relief.
✈ The high wing and large rear cargo ramp allow rapid loading and unloading of personnel and equipment.
✈ Several air forces operated the Buffalo in demanding environments including jungle, arctic and mountainous regions.
✈ Civil operators have adapted the aircraft for research, firefighting support and specialist transport roles.
✈ The design emphasises low speed handling and control rather than cruise efficiency.
✈ A small number of airframes were later converted for experimental and research programmes.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a DHC-5 Buffalo
Recognised variants of the DHC-5 Buffalo include the DHC-5A, DHC-5D, DHC-5E Transporter, CC-115, AC-2, CV-7A and C-8A designations. These variants reflect military and civil roles, operator specific designations and proposed or experimental versions rather than fundamentally different airframes.
FAQs About the DHC-5 Buffalo
What is the primary role of the DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo was designed as a tactical and utility transport aircraft, supporting military and civil operations that require short takeoff and landing capability.
How many passengers can a DHC-5 Buffalo carry?
Seating capacity varies by configuration, but many aircraft are arranged to carry up to 41 passengers in transport layouts.
Is the DHC-5 Buffalo suitable for remote operations?
Yes, the aircraft was purpose built for operations from short, rough and remote airstrips where conventional transports cannot operate.
Are DHC-5 Buffalo aircraft still in service?
Some aircraft remain in service with specialist operators, while others are preserved, converted for research or offered for sale on the secondary market.
How much does a DHC-5 Buffalo cost?
Prices vary widely depending on year of manufacture, condition, remaining life and configuration, with values differing significantly between aircraft sold during the 2010s and those offered more recently.
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