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Old 10th Sep 2019, 04:08
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Originally Posted by krismiler
I heard that the F28 was the only aircraft that could do Port Moresby - Lae in a straight line over the highlands, other aircraft would need an extended route as they couldn't climb and descend steeply enough. Can anyone confirm this ?
It certainly could. It was a remarkable aircraft when it came to its climb and descent capabilities, and its manoeuvrability when operated in the PNG highlands.
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