De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter

Summary

Category	Transport aircraft
Origin country	🇨🇦 Canada
First flight	20 May 1965
Year of introduction	1966
Number produced	985 units
Average unit price	$7 million

Description

The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter is a versatile military aircraft widely known for its robust design and capability to operate in remote and challenging environments. Originally developed in the 1960s, the Twin Otter has undergone several upgrades and variants to meet evolving military requirements. Primarily designed for short takeoff and landing operations, it is equipped with twin turboprop engines, high-wing configuration, and rugged landing gear. The Twin Otter has proven to be effective in various mission profiles, including troop and cargo transport, surveillance, search and rescue, and maritime patrol. It has been successfully deployed by multiple armed forces around the world, showcasing its reliability and adaptability in various military operations.

Technical specifications

Version: DHC-6-300
Maximum speed	315 km/h (196 mph)
Wing area	39 m² (419.8 sqft)
Wingspan	20 m (65.6 ft)
Height	6.0 m (19.6 ft)
Length	15.8 m (51.9 ft)
Service ceiling	7620 m (25000 ft)
Empty weight	3175 kg (7000 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight	5670 kg (12500 lbs)
Climb rate	8.1 m/s (26.6 ft/s)
Powerplant	2 × turboprops Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 delivering 410 kW