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How much does a Helio Courier cost?

How much does a Helio Courier cost?

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Helio Courier HT-295 Base price: $75,000 (1974) Price as tested: $175,000 (1998)
Specifications
Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle 520 ft
Landing distance, ground roll 270 ft
Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

Is Helio aircraft still in business?

Around 500 of these aircraft were manufactured in Pittsburg, Kansas, from 1954 until 1974 by the Helio Aircraft Company….

Helio Courier
Introduction 1954
Status some still flying as of 2021
Primary user Military forces and private pilots
Number built 500 (approximate total)

How far can a 2 seater plane fly?

Depending on the fuel load and optional tank configuration, small planes can fly anywhere from 500 nautical miles to more than 1500 nautical miles. On average, however, the middle of that range is quite high.

How many U-10 Couriers were built?

The Super Courier saw military service in the United States as the U-10 (ex L-28). Over 120 were built: The L-28A (2, later redesignated U-10A), U-10A (26), U-10B extended range and paratrooper doors (57), and the U-10D with a higher gross weight (36).

Who ordered standard markings on the Helio U-10D Super Courier?

Chester Johnson, commander in the region, ordered standard markings applied. The Helio U-10D Super Courier (66-14374) is the next-to-last military version built and is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. U.S. Air Force photo

How many u-10c were made in the US?

The Super Courier saw military service in the United States as the U-10 (ex L-28). Over 120 were built: The L-28A (2, later redesignated U-10A), U-10A (26), U-10B extended range and paratrooper doors (57), and the U-10D with a higher gross weight (36). There was no U-10C .

What was the purpose of the U-10 Super Courier?

In U.S. Army and Air Force service, the U-10 Super Courier was used for liaison work, light cargo and supply drops, psychological warfare, forward air control (Air Force), insertion and extraction by land and sea (Army), and reconnaissance.