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A larger version of the Beaver, the Otter has the
same rugged qualities as its smaller sister. This large single engined
aircraft has an impressive STOL capability which was soon recognized by
the military, resulting in orders from the Royal Canadian Air Force (66)
and from the US Army (223) designated U-1A and the US Navy (4)
designated U-1B. A versatile aircraft, capable of carrying
2240lb(1016kg) of freight, it can be operated on wheels, floats or skis
and is still used in reasonable numbers in the Great White North of
Canada. Production of the Otter ended in 1968. A small number were
converted in the 1980’s by Airtech Canada of Ontario to take a
600hp(447kW) PZL radial or a 1000hp(746kW) PZL radial. About a dozen
were converted by Cox Industries of Edmonton, Alberta and Kenmore
Air of Washington State to take a 662shp (494kW) Pratt & Whitney
turboprop. The empty weight of the Turbo Otter is reduced to
4100lb(1861kg) resulting in a useful increase in payload.
CF-PEM
c/n 438
Canada
15 seat light transport first flown in 1951
Engine: 600hp(447kW) P&W R-1340-S1H1-G Wasp
Length: 41’10"(12.75m)
Height: 12’7"(3.84m)Wingspan: 58’0"(17.68m)
No.built: 466 Range: 800miles(1287km)
Cruising speed: 125mph(201kmh) Empty weight: 4431lb(2010kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 8000lb(3629kg)
A Turbo Otter is
illustrated below.
C-GUTW
c/n 405
de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter Side view 1/144 scale
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