2 November 2021
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accepted delivery of its first Brand new Cessna 208EX (N638TL) Grand Caravan aircraft.
The brand new aircraft has been acquired under the PCG's Lightweight Multi-Purpose Fixed Wing Aircraft Acquisition Program with a price tag of 250 million pesos.
It is the first fixed wing aircraft the agency acquired after 30 years. Another four frames are set to be ordered soon by DOTr.
It will replace the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander plane that is overdue for retirement.
PCG operates four BN-2 Islanders.
The new Caravan will be use for Search and Rescue roles, maritime patrols, air surveillance, ambulance, and utility transport.
The heavier Caravan EX variant was certified in December 2012, with a more powerful 867 hp (647 kW) Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-140 engine that improves the rate of climb by 38% and payload increase of 90 lb (41 kg). It also requires a longer take off run at 2,160 feet (660 m) and its landing roll is at 1,871 feet (570 m).
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