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DHC-6 Twin Otter
Aircraft type: Commuter aircraft
Manufacturer: DHC-6
Maiden flight year: 1965
Copyright Mike MacKinnon
DHC-6 Twin Otter Specifications
| DHC-6 Series 300 | Twin Otter Series 400 | |
Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length (m) | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Wingspan (m) | 19.8 | 19.8 |
| Height (m) | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Wing area (m2) | 39.0 | 39.0 |
Weight | ||
| Maximum take-off weight (kg) | 5 670 | 5 670 |
| Operating empty weight (kg) | 3 630 | 3 120 |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 1 940 | |
| Max stock of fuel (kg) | 1 170 | |
Performance | ||
| Maximum range (km) | 1 700 | 1800 |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 265 | 265 |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 340 | 340 |
| Maximum operating altitude (m) | 8 140 | |
| Take-off field length (m) | 365 | |
| Landing field length (m) | 320 | |
| Engines | P&WC PT6A-27, 2 x 680 hp | P&WC PT6A-34, 2 x 620 hp |
Cabin Data | ||
| Passengers (1-class) | 19-20 | 19 |
| Cabin length (m) | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
DHC-6 Twin Otter Airplane
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DHC-6 Twin Otter Reviews
28.05.2015
They are easier to glide because they don't have massive pods and blades. However, the wings aren't exactly optimized for gliding unless you find thermals (and that will help won't it?). However, the cabin is sweet....
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10.10.2013
the wing must horizontal not V line bcoz the V line dangerous for wind....