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The Otter
West Coast Air operates two different aircraft, the deHavilland Twin Otter and the deHavilland Beaver. The deHavilland Twin Otter or DHC-6 was first flown in 1965 and after 22 years of production, they produced over 800 aircraft. Three different series were manufactured, 100, 200 and 300. West Coast Air operates 100 and 200 series. These aircraft can be configured for wheels, skies or floats. All West Coast Air aircraft are on floats. This aircraft is a STOL type (short take-off and landing)
Specifics
2 Pratt and Whitney PT6A-20
550 hp. per engine Turbo Prop
top speed 197 knots
normal cruising speed 160 knots
Hartzell reversing propellers
18 passenger capacity
max. gross weight 11600 lbs.
wingspan - 65 ft. range - 700 miles service ceiling - 20000 ft.
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The Beaver
The deHavilland Beaver or DHC- 2 was first flown in 1947. Over 1657 aircraft were produced. These aircraft can be configured for wheels, skies or floats. All West Coast Air aircraft are on floats. This aircraft is a STOL (short take-off and landing).
Specifics
power plant Pratt & Whitney R985 engine
450 hp. Engine
top speed 110 knots
normal cruising speed 100 knots
propeller is manufactured by Hartzell
6 passenger capacity
max. gross weight 5100 lbs.
aircraft type - piston engine
wingspan - 48 ft.
range - 400 miles
service ceiling - 10,000 ft.
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