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.
Twin Otter International
Owner/Operator
Twin Otter International
Type
Conventional Aircraft
Duration
5.0 hours (payload and weather dependent)
Useful Payload
4,500 lbs
Gross Take-off Weight
12,500 lbs
Onboard Operators
9
Max Altitude
25,000 MSL
Air Speed
65 knots
Range
2,000 Nmi
Power
5600W (200A MOD) OR 8400W (300A MOD)
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