Cessna AC-208 Combat Caravan

Cessna AC-208 Combat Caravan

Type: Light Attack / ISR Aircraft

Domain: air

Country of Origin: United States

Manufacturer: Bell Textron

First Deployed: 2009

Overview

The AC-208 is a modified Cessna 208 turboprop equipped with Hellfire missiles and ISR sensors. Iraq has used it extensively for precision strikes against insurgents since 2009.

Technical Specifications

crew1-2
typeLight Attack / ISR Turboprop
enginePratt & Whitney PT6A-114A (675 shp)
sensorsMX-15D EO/IR/laser designator pod
armament2x AGM-114 Hellfire laser-guided missiles
endurance8+ hours
max_speed340 km/h

Operators

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