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Twin Otter DHC–6

Twin Otter

The DHC–6 Twin Otter is a Canadian 19–passenger STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) utility aircraft. Viking Air Ltd. is a manufacturer of aircraft, as well as aircraft parts and systems, based in Victoria, British Columbia. The company produces new versions of the DHC-6 Twin Otter, upgraded versions of the DHC-2 Beaver, spare parts for older de Havilland Canada aircraft, and components for Bombardier Aerospace, Bell Helicopter Textron, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.

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Site News: March 24, 2025

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