Third in line · 33,000 lbs
Lockheed L-188 Electra
The heavy hauler of the fleet — 33,000 lbs of cargo, or 3,000 gallons of retardant out of an eight-door tank Buffalo engineered itself.
The Electra does two jobs at Buffalo. As a freighter it lifts up to 33,000 lbs — the biggest load in the fleet — with a main deck that takes eight containers and a big cargo door for outsize freight.
As an airtanker it is the backbone of our fire suppression contract with the Government of the Northwest Territories. Buffalo Airways is the STC holder for the 3,000 gallon eight-door fire retardant tank install on the L-188, with completed installs and certification on C-FIJX and C-FBAQ — fully certified with an Envelope Protection System to enhance pilot safety and awareness during missions.
Registry
- C-FBAQ “In memory of Arnie Schreder”
- C-FIJX “In memory of Mr. Forbes”
- C-GXFC
- C-GZFE
Specifications
| Max payload | 15,000 kg / 33,070 lbs |
|---|---|
| Cargo length (upper deck) | 20.57 m / 67.5 ft |
| Cargo volume (upper deck) | 125.4 m³ / 3,800 cu ft |
| Large cargo door | 80″ × 98″ (2.03 × 2.49 m) |
| Max take-off weight | 116,000 lbs |
| Wingspan | 99 ft |
| Fuselage length | 104 ft 8 in |
| Runway requirement | 5,000 ft |
| Cruise speed | 390 mph / 620 kph |
| Range | 2,200 miles |
| Engines | Allison 501 @ 3,750 eshp |
| Retardant tank (airtanker) | 3,000 gal, eight-door, Buffalo STC |
Cargo deck
Load Plan
Main deck: eight 88×108 in containers plus one 54×88 in pallet — 3,800 cu ft, with 500 cu ft of bulk below.
On the ramp and in the air
