De Havilland Canada aircraft
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. It typically seats 18 to 20 passengers and has a published range of 799 nautical miles (1,480 km). Exact current operators are not yet documented in FlightQ's fleet directory.
Specifications and current fleet records checked October 2018.
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- Typical seats
- 18 to 20
- Range
- 799 nautical miles (1,480 km)
- Entered service
- 1966
- Cruise
- 210 mph (182 kn, 337 km/h)
Powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 turboprops.
Aircraft data
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
Current operators
Airlines flying the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
No positive current-fleet matches are available for this exact aircraft type yet.
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.
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