De Havilland U-1A Otter

	De Havilland U-1A Otter


	Although the Otter found ready acceptance in bush airlines, as in a similar scenario to the DHC-2 Beaver, the US Army soon became the largest operator of the aircraft (184 delivered with the designation U-1A Otter). Other military users included Australia, Canada and India but the primary role of the aircraft as a rugged bush plane continues to this day. The Otter is also a popular airplane among the general aviation (non-military) parachuting community and can be found in many dropzones throughout the world.

Specifications:
De Havilland U-1A Otter

Dimensions:
Wing span: 58 ft 0 in (17.70 m)

Length: 41 ft 0 in (12.50 m)

Height: 13 ft 0 in (4.00 m)

Weights:
Empty: 5,287 lb (2,398 kg)

Max T/O: 8,000 lb (3,628 kg)

Performance:
Maximum Speed: 160 mph (258 km/h)

Rate of Climb: 1,000 ft/min (305 m/min)

Range: 960 miles (1,545 km)

Service Ceiling: 17,900 ft (5,460 m)

Powerplant:
One Pratt & Whitney R-1340-S1H1-G Wasp radial, 600 hp (447 kW).

Specifications:
De Havilland U-1A Otter
Dimensions:
Wing span:	58 ft 0 in (17.70 m)
Length:	41 ft 0 in (12.50 m)
Height:	13 ft 0 in (4.00 m)
Weights:
Empty:	5,287 lb (2,398 kg)
Max T/O:	8,000 lb (3,628 kg)
Performance:
Maximum Speed:	160 mph (258 km/h)
Rate of Climb:	1,000 ft/min (305 m/min)
Range:	960 miles (1,545 km)
Service Ceiling:	17,900 ft (5,460 m)
Powerplant:
One Pratt & Whitney R-1340-S1H1-G Wasp radial, 600 hp (447 kW).