Vickers 818 Viscount South African Airways ZS-CVA
- Manufacturer:
- Vickers
- Type / Model:
- Viscount
- Registration:
- ZS-CVA
- Colour Scheme:
- South African Airways
- Location:
- London - Gatwick, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- ATI Collection
- Date Taken:
- 19/03/1962
- Image ID:
- #81853
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3180 x 2120
- Image Description:
- This aircraft ex CU-T621 apparently served as Fidel Castro's personal aircraft - This SAA Vickers Viscount is famous for the "Rietbok disaster" it crashed into the sea off Kayser's Beach on 13th March 1967 as it came in to land at East London.
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Aircraft Data
The British built Vickers Viscount was the first turbo-prop airliner in the world. It saw service throughout the world with many airliners and freight operators. G-ALWF is the oldest surviving Viscount and is now preserved at the IWM Duxford, England
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1948 | 445 | 3 | 2 | 32 - 75 |
Power
Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.7/1 Mk 525 turboprop (Type 800)
| Engine Count | 4 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 26.11 m. 85 ft. 8 in. |
| Wing Span |
28.55 m.
93 ft. 8 in.
Type 800 |
| Height |
8.13 m.
26 ft. 8 in.
Type 800 |
| Empty Weight |
18831 kg.
41479 lbs.
Type 800 |
| Max Weight |
32816 kg.
72281 lbs.
Type 800 |
Performance
| Max Speed | 566 kph 352 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 523 kph 325 mph |
| Ceiling | 7620 m. 25000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 2778 1500 nm km. |
| Max Range | 3213 1735 nm km. |
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