The story
The Twin Otter lands on glaciers, beaches, water, and grass strips. The Swiss Army knife of bush aviation.
Twin Otter production stopped in 1988. Twenty years later Viking Air restarted the line, and the new Series 400 first flew in 2008.
Quick answers
How do you identify a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter?
High-wing, fixed landing gear (often floats or skis). Box-like fuselage. Can land almost anywhere.
What does a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter sound like?
PT6A whistle is iconic — you hear it before you see it in the bush.
How fast is the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter?
Top speed is 170 kts.
How many passengers does the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter carry?
Up to 20. A typical layout is 19 (1-class).
How far can the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter fly?
Range is about 700 nmi.
How big is the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter?
It is 51 ft 9 in long and 65 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter first fly?
Its first flight was in 1965.
How many De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otters have been built?
1,000+ built.
What do crews call the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Twotter.
How rare is a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter catch is worth 25 points.
