[MKM144139] DHC-6 Twin Otter ‘In America’

Description

The DHC-6 Twin Otter is a Canadian utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada in the mid-1960s. Built from 1965 to 1988, its production was restarted once again in 2008 by Viking Air. The first flight was conducted in May 1965 and the aircraft were produced within four series (100, 200, 300 and 400). The Series 200 production began in 1968, the 300s in 1969 and a total 844 Twin Otters had been built by the time the first production run ended in 1988. In July 2010, the first 400-series aircraft were delivered, while the last – so far the 156th (and the 1,000th) Twin Otter – flew in January 2026.
The Twin Otter is an all-metal high wing monoplane, powered by two P&WC PT6A turboprop engines each driving a three-bladed propeller. The aircraft carries a pilot, co-pilot, and typically 18-20 passengers. The Series 200 aircraft included a longer nose for larger baggage compartment (except for aircraft fitted with floats) and improved Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) characteristics, the 300 and 400-series Twin Otters were fitted with more powerful engines. It could be delivered on floats, skis or with tricycle landing gear, making them adaptable bush planes for remote areas.
With its very good STOL capabilities, it became a successful commuter airliner as well as a cargo and medical evacuation aircraft. In addition, the aircraft has been popular with skydiving operators, both civil and military. The Twin Otters were, and still are, in local airline service around the world, while a number of air forces also use them, including the CAF/RCAF, the USAF, and those of Argentina, Chile, France, Guatemala, Norway and Peru.

Colour schemes included in the kit:

1) de Havilland Canada UV-18B (Series 300) Twin Otter, 77-0465 (MSN 554), AF 77465/98 (wearing WWII heritage D-Day scheme), Wings of Blue Parachute Demonstration Team, 98th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), 306th Flying Training Group (FTG), USAF Academy (USAFA), U.S. Air Force, Peterson AFB, Colorado, U.S.A., 2020-22

2A) de Havilland Canada CC-138 (DHC-6 Series 300) Twin Otter, 13802 (MSN 304), 802, No.440 Transport Squadron, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Yellowknife Airport, Northwest Territories, Canada, 2006-15
2B) de Havilland Canada CC-138 (DHC-6 Series 300) Twin Otter floatplane, 13802 (MSN 304), 802, No.440 Transport Squadron, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Yellowknife Airport, Northwest Territories, Canada, the 1990s

3) Viking DHC-6 (Series 400) Twin Otter, 1730 (MSN 972), STOL Medium Transport Squadron (Escuadron de Transporte Medio), Guatemalan Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca, FAG), La Aurora Airport, Guatemala, 2019-23

Assembly instructions:

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