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9H-VFD

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Representative photo of a Canadair 601-3Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0
This aircraft is a
Canadair 601-3
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
3,400 nm
Cruise speed
432 kt
Max speed
488 kt
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1730 m
Landing distance
1000 m
Weights
MTOW
19,500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
9,000 L
Dimensions
Length
20.8 m
Wingspan
19.6 m
Height
6.3 m
Capacity
Seats
14
Max passengers
19

Flight activity

(62 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
31
Last 90 days
49
Last seen
15 Oct 2026
Tracked since
3 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight15 Oct 2026 · 4h 47m
  • Tracked flight14 Oct 2026 · 0h 47m
  • Tracked flight10 Oct 2026 · 1h 59m
  • Tracked flight9 Oct 2026 · 1h 56m
  • Tracked flight8 Oct 2026 · 18h 50m
  • Tracked flight8 Oct 2026 · 0h 39m
  • Tracked flight7 Oct 2026 · 0h 49m
  • Tracked flight7 Oct 2026 · 1h 59m
  • Tracked flight7 Oct 2026 · 4h 11m
  • Tracked flight6 Oct 2026 · 2h 21m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
1,165Canadair 601-3 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 96% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • 9H-VFDMTACTIVE
    Vista Jet Malta
    —

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Vistajet
    Operator
    2026 – present
9H-VFD — frequently asked
What aircraft model is 9H-VFD?

9H-VFD is a Canadair 601-3. Sprinkle's record for 9H-VFD covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is 9H-VFD currently active?

Registry records list 9H-VFD's status as Active, registered in Malta — a Canadair 601-3.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of 9H-VFD?

9H-VFD carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5973, the serial assigned to this Canadair 601-3 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for 9H-VFD?

9H-VFD's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 4D20CA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Canadair 601-3 broadcasts.