CC-138 Twin Otter
The CC-138 Twin Otter is used in transport and support roles in northern operations as well as search and rescue missions. It is highly adaptable and well suited to Canada’s ever-changing northern climate and terrain.
The Twin Otter is a short take-off and landing utility-transport aircraft. It can be outfitted with wheels or skis for landing on ground, snow and ice.
| Length | 15.1 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.81 m |
| Height | 6.06 m |
| Maximum gross weight | 6,350 kg |
| Maximum speed | 307 km/h |
| Range | 1,250 km |
| Location | Yellowknife, N.W.T. |
| This aircraft is used for | Transport |
Two, ski-equipped CC-138 Twin Otters from 440 Sqn took part in “ARCEX 21” near Deadhorse, Alaska, assisting the United States Navy with transport support for arctic ice floe studies.
February 22, 2021
Members of the CAF, the United States Department of Defense, and other stakeholders virtually convened for the latest edition of the series of Arctic Air Power Seminars.
June 17, 2020
The aircraft touched down on a smooth area of sea ice, but then bounced into the air after hitting an ice ridge perpendicular to the aircraft’s heading. The aircraft impacted the base of a larger ice ridge once it settled back onto the sea ice. The nose landing gear collapsed and the aircraft came to a stop shortly thereafter. The aircraft was very seriously damaged.
January 28, 2020
Other Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft
- CC-130H Hercules
- CC-130J Hercules
- CC-138 Twin Otter
- CC-144 Challenger
- CC-150 Polaris
- CC-177 Globemaster III
- CC-295 Kingfisher
- CF-188 Hornet
- CH-139 Jet Ranger
- CH-146 Griffon
- CH-147F Chinook
- CH-148 Cyclone
- CH-149 Cormorant
- CP-140 Aurora
- CT-114 Tutor
- CT-142 Dash-8
- CT-155 Hawk
- CT-156 Harvard II
- BE-350 King Air
- Bell 412CF
- C-90B King Air
- Grob-G120A
- Historical aircraft
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