Originally Posted by
Captn Rex Havack
Couldnt even be like when they tried to put turbines on the old Caribou - un fixable C of G issues. Had to rebuild the airframe and call it a buffalo.
In fact the re-engined, PT6-equiooed Caribou flew perfectly well, could carry more cargo and was FAA-certified. I guess they had smart, qualified people working on the re-design. Shame it didn't 'take off.'