DEHAVILLAND DHC6 TWIN OTTER
REFERENCE INFORMATION

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.  

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel   12,000 lbs


NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.
 

VMO - Maximum Operating Speed 160 KIAS
MMO - Maximum Operating Speed Mach   .40 Mach
Turbulent Air Penetration Speed   130 KIAS
VA - Maneuvering Speed 105 KIAS
VMC - Minimum Control Speed 65 KIAS
VX - Two-engine Best Angle-of-Climb 95 KIAS
VY - Two-engine Best Rate of Climb 105 KIAS
Best Glide Speed both engines inoperative 120 KIAS

VFE - Maximum Flaps Extended Speed
Flaps   KIAS
Flaps 5   145
Flap 15   125
Flap 35   105

V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed dry runway; flaps up
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
12,500 lbs   88 KIAS
<9,500 lbs  82 KIAS

VR - Rotation Speed dry runway, flaps up
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
12,500 lbs   90 KIAS
<9,500 lbs   85 KIAS


V2 - Takeoff Safety Speed dry runway, flaps up
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
12,500 lbs   95 KIAS
<9,500 lbs   90 KIAS

Airspeed limits (CAS)  
Sea level to 4,000   165 KIAS
5,000 Feet   155 KIAS
10,000 Feet   150 KIAS
15,000 Feet   145 KIAS
20,000 Feet   130 KIAS
25,000 Feet   115 KIAS

VREF - Landing Approach Speed flaps down; gear down  
12,500 lbs   98 KIAS

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.

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