CC-138 Twin Otter

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:DHC-6_family
aluminum
twin-engine
regional aircraft
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:current_use various airlines and military forces
gptkbp:design high-wing monoplane
DHC engineering team
gptkbp:engine 2
680 hp
gptkbp:engine_type turboprop
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1965
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 L
gptkbp:height 4.93 m
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered STOL capabilities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CC-138 Twin Otter
gptkbp:influences STOL aircraft design
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Canadian_Forces
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 14.73 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:De_Havilland_Canada
gptkbp:market_segment regional aviation
gptkbp:material aluminum
gptkbp:max_speed 200 knots
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 1,200 ft
1,000 ft
5,670 kg
gptkbp:modifications floatplane version available
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Twin_Otter
gptkbp:notable_event none widely reported
gptkbp:notable_features short takeoff and landing capabilities
gptkbp:operational_area passenger and cargo transport
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 km
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Province
gptkbp:primary_user airlines, military, charter operators
gptkbp:produced_by over 900 units
gptkbp:production_years 1965-1988
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propellers
gptkbp:range 1,200 km
gptkbp:retirement_year still in service
gptkbp:role utility transport
gptkbp:safety_record generally good
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:19
1,500 kg
gptkbp:service_ceiling 25,000 ft
gptkbp:services gptkb:1966
gptkbp:speed 180 knots
gptkbp:tail_type T-tail
gptkbp:type STOL aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:DHC-6-300
gptkbp:wing_area 30.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 19.81 m