
The CASA C-212 Aviocar, Spain's most successful transport aircraft, served as a versatile twin-turboprop workhorse for both military and civilian operators worldwide. First flown on March 26, 1971, it featured a high-wing configuration with twin Garrett turboprop engines and could accommodate up to 28 passengers or equivalent cargo loads. Measuring over 49 feet in length with a 62-foot wingspan, the unpressurized aircraft was optimized for short-haul regional operations below 10,000 feet. Built by Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A. (CASA) in Seville, Spain, with licensed production also conducted in Indonesia.
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