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DHC-7

Country of Origin: Canada

The DHC-7, also known as the Dash 7, is a four-engine turboprop short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft developed for commuter airlines. A few have been taken into military service, mainly for use as utility transports and maritime reconnaissance aircraft by the Venezuelan navy. The Dash 7 is also used by the U.S. Army as the RC-7B Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL) aircraft (see separate database entry).

The high, double-tapered wing is mounted approximately mid-way along the...

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