De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
1965
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De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter

In 1964 de Havilland Canada announced that it was developing a twin-turboprop high-wing monoplane with STOL capability to provide accommodation for 13 to 18 passengers. Identified as the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, the first of an initial batch of five made its maiden flight on 20 May 1965. Powerplant of the first three aircraft consisted of two 432kW Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada PT6A engines, but the fourth and subsequent examples of this first Twin Otter Series 100 production version had PT6A-20 engines of similar output. Design of the aircraft's wing includes double-slotted trailing-edge flaps and ailerons which can be drooped simultaneously with the flaps to enhance STOL performance. Fixed tricycle landing gear can have optional float or ski installations, as well as the standard wheels.

Intended primarily for service with commuter or third-level airlines, the Twin Otter has nevertheless seen wide use with air forces and government agencies. Military operators include Argentina, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Haiti, Jamaica, Nepal, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the USA and Venezuela.

The first Twin Otter Series 100 entered service in 1966, and, following manufacture of 115 of that version, production switched to the Twin Otter Series 200. It differed by having increased baggage capacity in a lengthened fuselage nose and was certificated for operation at a higher gross weight. After 115 had been built the production Twin Otter Series 300 was introduced, this having more powerful PT6A-27 engines which make possible an increase of almost 454kg in maximum take-off weight. Later production aircraft had a 20-seat commuter interior as standard and all floatplane versions, irrespective of series, retain the shorter fuselage nose of the original Series 100. Specialised equipment that has been developed to enhance the capabilities of these popular aircraft includes a ventral pod to carry 272kg of freight and an expendable fabric membrane tank holding 1818 litres of water for water-bombing fire-fighting operations.

In 1982 DH Canada offered two specialised military versions designated Twin Otter Series 300M basic military transport or COIN version armed with cabin-mounted machine-guns and underwing hardpoints, and the 300MR maritime reconnaissance version equipped with search radar, comprehensive avionics and a wing-mounted searchlight. Although a prototype 300MR was flown, the only buyer was Senegal with a single aircraft. When the last Twin Otter was delivered in December 1988 production had reached 844. Studies for a successor are designated DHC-9.

VARIANTS

Twin Otter 300S: designation of six aircraft fitted with 11 seats, an improved high-capacity anti-skid braking system and wing spoilers, built for the 1973 experimental Air Transit service linking downtown STOL airports in Montreal and Ottawa.

Twin Otter Series 400: proposed development to meet US FAR 36 noise regulations. Not built.

UV-18A: two standard Series 300s delivered October 1976 onwards to the US Army Alaska National Guard, followed by four more in 1979 and 1982. Operating on wheels, floats or skis they are used for command, personnel or logistic flights within Alaska.

UV-18B: two standard Series 300s delivered to the US Air Force Academy in 1977 and used for sporting parachuting activities.


Specification 
 MODELDHC-6 Twin Otter Series 300
 ENGINE2 x Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada PT6A-27 turboprops, 486kW
 WEIGHTS
    Take-off weight5670 kg12500 lb
    Empty weight3363 kg7414 lb
 DIMENSIONS
    Wingspan19.81 m65 ft 0 in
    Length15.77 m52 ft 9 in
    Height5.94 m20 ft 6 in
    Wing area39.02 m2420.01 sq ft
 PERFORMANCE
    Cruise speed338 km/h210 mph
    Ceiling8140 m26700 ft
    Range1297 km806 miles

Comments 
cherry, cherryhihi(@)gmail.com, 17.11.2009

I would like to know fuel consumption of this aircrafts

Cherry, cherryhihi(@)gmail.com, 17.11.2009

I would like to know fuel consumption of this aircraft.

Anone, gharwalkhan(@)yahoo.com, 09.11.2009

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Dario Laverde, dariol2010(@)yahoo.com, 03.11.2009

I have one 300 series twin otter for sale. ready for immediate delivery

Trisha, info.hotellondon1(@)yahoo.co.uk, 23.10.2009

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From Miss Trisha Parker

JUSTIN GRAY, gray0109(@)yahoo.com, 07.10.2009

I HAVE 01 Twin Otter IF YOU ARE INTERSTED MR TATU YOU CN CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL

hari k. shrestha, hari9hari9(@)hotmail.com, 31.08.2009

I am looking to lease(wet/dry) 3 twin otters DHC.6 for at 5 years.

suzanna, suzannafiantiz(@)yahoo.co.uk, 07.08.2009

Cherche twin otter a louer pour 2 ans pour Afrique du sud

Siddharth Verma, heligo19(@)gmail.com, 28.07.2009

we are looking to wet/dry lease 1 x Single Otter for a period of 2 years starting Oct, 2009 for operations in India. Is anyone aware of any availability?

Markus Craig, markus.craig2(@)yahoo.de, 27.07.2009

Dearest,

My Name is Markus Craig and my sister is Vivian Craig we are from Liberia my consignment boxes contains 5 million United States Dollars(US$5,000,000.00) and some quantity of gold and Diamond,which I cannot specify.The consignment is presently in the United States of America.The consignments got to the States through the help of Dr Jeff Tekwa,The fact is that Dr Jeff Tekwa is supposed to have delivered these consignments boxes to a man called MR ALEX GREEN in States.

When Dr Jeff Tekwa arrived to deliver the consignments to him in the States after clearing the consignment from the Airport, he call Mr Alex green to tell him the description to his house for the delivery but his wife answered the call and told Dr Jeff Tekwa that her husband Mr Alex green had a heart failure which lead to his death a day before.

Mr Alex green has already before paid the demurrages from the security company,he paid for Bullion van that took the consignment to the airport and he paid for custom check report he also assisted us in getting the DRUG / ANTI TERRORIST CERTIFICATE,which is so expensive that he spent 47 thousand dollars to acquire it from the United Nations Office in Accra Ghana,but unfortunately he died out of a heart failure,that was why Dr Jeff Tekwa has to deposit the consignment with a warehouse in Diplomatic Lodge over there in the States and called us to inform us about what is happening for us to get another beneficiary for him to make the delivery of the consignments boxes to.

So dear,with due respect we are seeking for your assistance to receive the consignments boxes on our behalf.Please do get back to us with your direct cell number and address so that we can forward you more details and the diplomat number for you to call him who is presently in the States now.and also Please when you call him you will tell him that you are calling in respect of Prince Markus and Princess Vivian Craig's consignment that is in the States.

If Dr Jeff Tekwa asks if you have discussed with me tell him that you have discussed with me. Immediately You can call me as you read this mail and please strictly reply to my private email address: markus.craig80@gmail.com

I await your urgent response.

Thanks and God bless you

Prince Markus and Vivian Craig

Eddy Resende, eddy(@)skydiveportugal.net, 24.07.2009

Hello
I am interrest in buy a super Twin Otter
Regards
Eddy Resende

Don Kemp, don_kemp_27(@)yahoo.com, 23.07.2009

Hi guys, I have been reading a lot about the DHC6 and fallen in love with it's performance capabilities.
I would like to know if a DHC6 can be designed to carry about 2500lbs of refrigerated products, and about 6-8 passengers.

Mike Green, 22.07.2009

For all those in the comment section below, the 'Twin Otter' is being manufactured once again in British Columbia, Canada.

roland yarjau, rollyyarjau(@)yahoo.ca, 18.05.2009

good to see the otter hunt is alive! good choice and good luck. if you find one and need a engineer 15yrs. experiance i know them well

Hardik, ronaldo_luiz37(@)hotmail.com, 05.05.2009

I am looking to rent 3 twin otters DHC.6 for at least 3 years. Anyone interested.

Miles, inxs52(@)gmail.com, 20.04.2009

Looking to lease/ buy Twin otter for commercial operations in Australia. Please advise if possible details of: Cost per hour monthly and annual basis. maintenance and logistics costs as it would be used for third level regional passenger flights.
thanks..

Apreciate the info & help.

julio duarte gonzalez, presidencia(@)cielopar.com, 06.04.2009

I am interested in renting a Twin Otter DHC.6, at least 3 years. please send me details of: Cost per hour monthly and annual basis. maintenance and logistics going for my count. it would be used for regional passenger flyes in Paraguay.
thanks..

Monika Davalos, iokoz(@)skydivecuautla.com, 31.03.2009

Looking to lease/ buy Twin otter for skydiving operations in Mexico,
Apreciate the info & help.

Mohd Fikri, fikrimhs(@)yahoo.com, 18.02.2009

Interested to purchase a Twin Otter DHC6 300 or to lease for 3 years. Thank you

George, georgepski(@)sympatico.ca, 16.02.2009

I remeber getting a curtesy flight at the airport in one of these aircraft about 1972. The pilot decided to show off the STOl capability to us by taking off across the runway, rather than down the runways length. He did this with a 65 degree takeoff angle. Luckily they had warned us about this takeoff method beforehand. Yes I would do that again as the landing was just as intense at 65 degrees across the runway!!

Tatu, tatu_syukrama(@)yahoo.com, 12.12.2008

Already 4 years charterred Twin Otter (local) for my bussiness and now I am interested in renting 01 Twin Otter, at least 2 years. If they can send me quotes detailing.

Regards - Tatu

Lalo Rodriguez, skytaz07(@)yahoo.com.mx, 19.11.2008

Good day, I am interested in renting 01 Twin Otter, at least 03 years. If they can send me quotes detailing: The cost per hour monthly and annual basis. As well as additional information with the variation of the cost including crew, maintenance and logistics. Location of the current plane. Thanking you in advance for this information, it would be used for the practice of parachuting in mexico

Lalo Rodriguez, skytaz07(@)yahoo.com.mx, 19.11.2008

Buen dia, estoy interesado en alquilar 01 Twin Otter, por lo menos 03 años. Si pueden enviarme cotizaciones detallando: Si pueden enviarme cotizaciones detallando: El costo por hora mensual y anual. Asi como también información adicional con la variación del costo Incluyendo tripulación, logística y mantenimiento. Ubicación actual del avión. Agradeciendo de antemano esta informacion, seria utilizado para la practica de paracaidismo en mexico

juan garcia, alfilxl(@)hotmail.com, 04.10.2008

me gustaria tener informacion sobre el precio del DHC6-400, ya que tenemos pensado reparar un DHC6-300, pero el costo es muy elevado. por favor envieme las cotizaciones

gracias.

Mauricio A. Moreno H., mauricioal.moreno(@)ecopetrol.com.co, 24.09.2008

Buen día,
Me gustaria conocer el precio y caracteristicas para una aeronave twin otter, asi como la disponibilidad o tiempo de entrega en Colombia. La caracteristica que se busca es que tenga capacidad para 19 pasajeros y que sea presurizada.

Juan Fuentes, nuevaempresaaereaperu(@)hotmail.com, 11.09.2008

Good day we are a new company that is interested in knowing if they are aware of the sale or rental of 01 twin otter 300, which is the price and financing facilities granted please all the necessary data so I can get through

appreciate your interest.

carefully

Juan Fuentes
nuevaempresaaereaperu@hotmail.com

BATTRES, nmgsar(@)yahoo.com, 25.05.2008

I NEED SOME INFO ABOUT TWINOTTER DHC 6-SERIAL 400
THNKS

Hugo Rullier, hrullier2000(@)yahoo.com, 24.04.2008

Estoy interesado en alquilar 02 twin otter serie 300, por 03 años. Si pueden enviarme cotizaciones detallando: El costo por hora mensual y anual. Asi como también información adicional con la variación del costo Incluyendo tripulación, logística y mantenimiento. Ubicación actual del avión. Anticipadamente agradezco esta información

guillermo, sapitog(@)hotmail.com, 27.02.2008

Soy usuario de twin otter y estoy interezado en adquirir una de estas aeronaves, quisiera por favor tener mas informacion sobre esta version, ya que nosotros contamos con una version serie 200, si me pueden enviar cotizacion y aeronaves disponibles para analizarlos, seria estupendo, desde ya muchas gracias

Ariffin, ariffin7167(@)yahoo.com, 01.12.2007

Dear sir,I'm looking Twin Otter SOMETHING LIKE 1985 SERIAL NO.800 ABOVE.Pse advise price,location and terms and conditions.I required this acft 'URGENTLY'
Pse come back to me ASAP.Rgds Ariffin

Tuvs, franse_lailai(@)hotmail.com, 23.08.2007

Fiji still has number 9 operating

ANGEL CASSO, acassos(@)hotmail.com, 07.08.2007

SOY PILOTO INSTRUCTOR DE TWIN OTTER DHC-6 FLOTADORES. QUISIERA TENER MAS INFORMACION SOBRE ESTA VERSION DEL TWIN OTTER.
ASIMISMO, NECESITAMOS ADQUIRIR UN TWIN OTTER DE RUEDAS PARA EL PERU, SI ME PUEDEN ENVIAR COTIZACIONES SERIA ESTUPENDO....
MUCHAS GRACIAS....

ATTE
CAP FAP ANGEL CASSO

Emil Possiri, emilpossiri(@)hotmail.com, 27.12.2006

do you have any available for sale or know anyone who has.

Do you have any comments about this aircraft ?

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