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DHC-3 Otter

de Havilland Canada · STOL utility transport · Early Jet (1946–1969)

DHC-3 Otter — STOL utility transport
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The de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter is a single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven, short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada. It was conceived to be capable of performing the same roles as the earlier and highly successful Beaver, including as a bush plane, while also being a larger aircraft. The type certificate of the aircraft is now owned by the De Havilland Canada founded in 2019.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Manufacturer
de Havilland Canada
Primary Role
STOL utility transport
Status
Active
Service Entry
1953
Produced
1951–1967
Engine
1× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Thrust / Power
600 hp
Length (ft)
41
Wingspan (ft)
58
Empty Weight (lb)
4108
MTOW (lb)
8000
Endurance (hr)
9 hours 24 minutes a
Service Ceiling (ft)
18800
Range (mi)
960
Max Speed (mph)
160