Specifications
AI Description
- Model: DHC-6-300G Twin Otter Classic
- Condition: New
- Delivery: October 2026
- Full Factory Warranty and Training Provisions
- Max Take Off Weight: 5,670 kg (12,500 lbs)
- Max Landing Weight: 5,579 kg (12,300 lbs)
- Operating Weight: 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs)
- Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27
- Engine TBO: 4,000 hours
- HSI/Overhaul Due: 1,800 hr. Hot Section / 3,600 hr. Overhaul
- Propeller Overhaul Due: 3,000 hr.
- Avionics: Garmin G1000NXi integrated suite
- Passenger Capacity: 19 in standard configuration
- Cabin Configuration: 5 rows of 1x2 economy seats, additional seating provisions
- Exterior: All-over white with black exhaust stacks
- Additional Features: STOL capable, float provisions, optional VIP and amphibious configurations, corrosion protection, and airstair door
- Inspection Status: A Check due at 125 flight hours, B Check at 250 flight hours, C Check at 500 flight hours, D Check at 6,000 flight hours.
About this Model
Overview
The DHC-6-300 Twin Otter is a high-wing, fixed-gear twin turboprop designed to move people and cargo into and out of short, unimproved runways with limited support infrastructure. The -300 variant is a widely used production standard, commonly operated for regional transport, island and coastal shuttles, utility logistics, and special-mission roles where predictable STOL capability matters more than cruise speed.
Mission Fit
Mission planning typically centers on runway length/condition, payload at temperature and elevation, and the need for flexible cabin configurations. The aircraft is commonly selected when the destination set includes short or unimproved strips that exclude many conventional commuter turboprops. It is less aligned with missions dominated by long sectors where speed, cabin refinement, and pressurization drive passenger experience.
Cabin
Cabin experience is utilitarian and mission-configurable. The square cross-section and large cabin door support quick reconfiguration between passengers, freight, and mixed loads. Noise and vibration levels reflect the unpressurized, working-airplane design; comfort varies significantly with interior kit, seating type, and operator refurbishments. Ventilation/heating performance and perceived comfort are highly dependent on specific aircraft equipment and condition.