About First Air
Our Fleet
L382G Hercules
First Air operates the only two civilian owned and operated Hercules aircraft in Canada. Gravel and ice strip equipped, the Hercules is suitable for landing “on site” at mining and exploration locations. Using its aft loading ramp and door, the Hercules aircraft can accommodate a wide variety of heavy and oversized cargo, such as: helicopters, fire trucks, vehicles, oversize construction equipment and bulk fuel.
| Cargo Configuration | 5-8 pallets |
| Combi-Configurations | Cargo only |
| Gravel Airstrips | Yes |
| Ice Strips | Yes |
| Special Features | Large, bulky, heavy, oversize items/on-board winch/bulk fuel transport |
| Maximum Payload | 45,800 lbs |
| Main Cargo Door Size | 105" x 115"/straight load/54 ft. cabin |
| Pallet Sizes | 125" x 88" or 108" x 88" AAA or AAE |
| Bulk Load | Yes |
| Cubic Volume | 6,000 CBF |
| Average Range | 1,242 miles |
| Speed | 330 MPH |