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Aviation History
1981
1981 - 1758.PDF
THE TWIN OTTER IS A RUGGED, TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT, AND A RELIABLE PROFIT MAKER. Efficient turboprop engines, low operating costs, and Twin Otter's unmatched versatility, make it one of the most reliable, profit makers in the air. TURBOPROP VERSATILITY AND RELIABILITY Since its development, over 750 de Havilland Twin Otters have been delivered to commercial, private and military operators around the world. To date, II countries have purchased the Twin Otter for military roles. Its turboprop versatility and reliability was quickly recognized. With standard wheels, optional skis, or floats, Twin Otter can carry up to 20 passengers, or 5500 lb (2494 kg.) of freight. Specially equipped, it carries out aerial surveys, acts as a fire-bomber, or serves on maritime patrol missions. This kind of rugged flexibility, and excellent short-field performance, permits Twin Otter to use stub runways at hub airports, or rough bush clearings in remote areas. This expands the domain of the turboprop into regions that other aircraft its size can't reach. The proven reliability of Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 turboprop engines, with high TBO's means low costs to the operator. The flat rating of the engines to 33°C ensures, that Twin Otter lands, and climbs out of hot and high airfields, fully loaded. Operators rely on Twin Otter for rugged, dependable turboprop performance. And profit. 5000 PAYLOAD/RANGE AT ISA TWIN OTTER 1000 300 40O RANGE-NM ISA,ZERO WIND IFR RESERVES: I0O NM DIVERSION (INCLUDING LONG RANGE CRU/SE AT 10,000 FT.) +45 MINUTES HOLD AT LONG RANGE SPEED AT 5,000 FT.
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