De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
DHC-6 Twin Otter family · First flight 1965 · In production
The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter is a De Havilland Canada commercial airliner that entered service in 1966, typically seating 18 to 20 passengers. It cruises at 210 mph (182 kn, 337 km/h) on two pratt & whitney canada pt6a-27 turboprops, with a published range of 799 nautical miles (1,480 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Trans Maldivian Airways, Maldivian, Tara Air.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1965
- Entered service
- 1966
- Status
- In production
- Typical capacity
- 18 to 20
- Range
- 799 nautical miles (1,480 km)
- Cruise speed
- 210 mph (182 kn, 337 km/h)
- Length
- 15.77 m (51 ft 9 in)
- Wingspan
- 19.81 m (65 ft 0 in)
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprops
Airlines that fly the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
- Trans Maldivian Airways
- Maldivian
- Tara Air
- Winair
- Air Seychelles
- Kenn Borek Air
Frequently asked about the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
When did the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter enter service?
The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew in 1965 and entered commercial service in 1966.
What is the range of the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter has a published range of 799 nautical miles (1,480 km), powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprops.
How many passengers does the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter carry?
Typical seating is 18 to 20 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter still in production?
Status: In production.
Which airlines operate the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter?
Major operators include Trans Maldivian Airways, Maldivian, Tara Air, among others.
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