so those who have flown the civil variant haven't seen its STOL capability.
John
When I was flying Nomads CP was ex MIL and was never shy about demonstrating the "STOL" performance.
You can certainly arrive in a clatter and a cloud of dust if required but an ungainly approach required
The same results could probably be achieved if the thing had some bloody BRAKES!
My 2 bob.
(2500 hours N22/24)
STOL is what Porters do
(approx 500 hours Porter PNG)