de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300

The Twin Otter was the most successful of all the de Havilland Canada designs with a total of 844 being built. The original Series 100, first flown in 1965, was powered by 2X 578shp(431kW) P&W’s and 115 were built. The Series 200, first flown in 1968, introduced a longer nose and 115 of these were built before the Series 300 was introduced with higher powered engines in 1969. A very durable workhorse, the Twin Otter can be flown on floats or skis and can be seen in many parts of the world with smaller airlines. Many hundreds are still operational. A series 100 is illustrated below.

C-FAWC c/n 108 Canada

20 seat light transport first flown in 1969

Engines: 2x 652shp(486kW) Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 Length: 51’9"(15.77m) Height: 19’6"(5.94m)Wingspan: 65’0"(19.81m) No.built: 614 Range: 790miles(1271km) Cruising speed: 200mph(322kmh) Empty weight: 7415lb(3363kg) Maximum take-off weight: 12,500lb(5670kg)

A small number of Twin Otters were converted with large cabin windows for Scenic Airlines who operate flights for tourists over the Grand Canyon. An example of one of these modified aircraft is illustrated below.

C-FWCA c/n 468

Another example of the Twin Otter Vistaliner with large windows is illustrated below.

N122SA c/n 515

The second Twin Otter to be built, a Series 100, is illustrated below.

C-FPAT c/n 2

The last Twin Otter built, a Series 300, is illustrated below.

C-FDQL c/n 844

VH-SHW c/n 721

de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Srs.300 Side view 1/144 scale

de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Srs.100 Side view 1/144 scale

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