How to spot it
Boxy, high-winged and strut-braced, this twin turboprop has fixed tricycle gear and a short or long pointed nose.
Often confused with
Dornier 228
The Twin Otter has a fixed nosewheel and a square cabin; the Dornier 228 has a pointed nose and swept tapered wingtips.
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter vs Dornier 228: side by sideDid you know
The Twin Otter can use very short strips and often flies on floats or skis.
Details
| Maker | De Havilland Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional aircraft |
| ICAO code | DHC6 |
| First flight | 1965 |
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