A handy turbo-prop light transport used by the South African Air Force.
Designation: |
Cessna C208 Caravan |
Type: |
Light transport |
Country of origin: |
United States |
First flight: |
– |
Delivered to the SAAF: |
1988. |
Associated project name(s): |
Koiler |
Numbers: |
13. |
Cost: |
– |
Crew: |
Pilot, co-pilot. |
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Performance
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Engine Specifications
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Hard points: |
None. |
Armament: |
None. |
Other attachments:
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In 2007 the SAAF awarded a contract on Aerosud and Denel under Project Koiler for a day/night reconnaissance system for the C208.The contract involved the acquisition of three sets of mission equipment and the modification of 11 aircraft. The aircraft, so equipped, was successfully used in Operation Kgwele, the drive to secure the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. In the same year the reconstituted Iraqi Air Force adopted an armed version of the Caravan, the AC208, armed with Hellfire air-to-ground missiles. |
Comment: |
The SAAF acquired the type in 1988. |