Due to the higher fuel consumption of the turbine engines of the BT-67, compared to the original piston designs fitted to the standard DC-3, range on the standard fuel tank, with 45 minute reserve, is reduced from 1,160 to 950 nautical miles (2,150 to 1,760 km).

[3] The Basler BT-67 has a gunship version used by the Colombian Aerospace Force as of 2017[update] for counterinsurgency operations.

[6][7] The Colombian gunships are equipped with a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) ball, enabling the aircraft to conduct effective nighttime missions.

[8][9] On 18 April 2024, the State Department approved a possible sale of BT-67s intended for the Argentinian Air Force with an estimated cost of $143 million, with the main contractor being Basler Turbo Conversions.

[citation needed] Data from Born Again Basler[23] and Jane's Civil and Military Aircraft Upgrades 1994–95[24]General characteristics Performance Related development