Aircraft Type
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter “Bush Plane”
The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter is a legendary STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) utility aircraft renowned for its incredible versatility and reliability in challenging environments like mountain regions, islands, and remote locations.
IATADHTICAODHC6Manufacturerde Havilland CanadaScore5.75/10Range1,705 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators1
Its exceptional short takeoff and landing capabilities, allowing operations in extremely challenging terrains like mountain strips, unpaved runways, and remote wilderness areas where other aircraft cannot operate
The Twin Otter has been used extensively by polar research missions and is capable of landing on skis, wheels, or floats, making it one of the most adaptable aircraft in aviation history
Cabin Environment
How the De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
15.8 m
Length
19.8 m
Wingspan
5.6 m
Height
Performance
1,705 km
Range
340 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop
Engines
de Havilland Canada Family
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How It Compares
vs. Cessna Caravan
✓Higher passenger capacity (19 vs 14 passengers)
✗Slightly shorter range compared to Cessna Caravan
vs. Pilatus PC-12
✓Proven rugged design for STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) operations
✗Lower cruise speed compared to Pilatus PC-12
vs. Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
✓More modern turboprop design with better fuel efficiency
✗Less versatile in extreme terrain compared to the BN-2 Islander