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Twin Otter
Twin Otter International Ltd. (TOIL) operates a fleet of DHC-6 (Twin Otter) research aircraft. The twin otter is a STOL twin turboprop aircraft ideally suited for medium lift, slow flight. TOIL’s aircraft are equipped with a variety of modifications included; nadir and zenith ports, centerline hard points (nose and main fuselage), NATO wing hard points (4 stations), and up to 8400W science equipment power. TOIL aircraft have been integrated with over 50 different type instruments in support of several USG agencies worldwide.

 
   
Owner/Operator: Twin Otter International
Type: Conventional Aircraft
Duration: 5-9 Hours
Useful Payload: 4500 - 6500 lbs
Gross Take-off Weight: 12500 lbs (standard)
Onboard Operators: 9
Max Altitude: 25,000 ASL
Air Speed: 65 - 150 KTS
Range: ~2000 nm with ferry fuel system installed
Power: 5600W (200A MOD) OR 8400W (300A MOD)

 
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