DHC-6 Twin Otter

Lift Capacity: 5282 LBS

Fuel Burn: 80 GPH

Military Slick: 10

Loads an Hour: 2.3

Civilian Capacity: 23

Military Full Combat: N/A

Description


The de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, currently marketed as the Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter, is a Canadian 19-passenger STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada and currently produced by Viking Air. The aircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriages, STOL abilities and high rate of climb have made it a successful cargo, regional passenger airliner and Medevac aircraft. In addition, the Twin Otter has been popular with commercial skydiving operations. Type certificate is currently owned by Viking Air.