Seaplane Power: De Havilland Otter & Beaver Takeoff | Takeoff at Vancouver

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Watch two of the most legendary bush planes in action: the De Havilland Otter and the De Havilland Beaver. Known for their incredible short takeoff and landing (STOL) performance, these classic aircraft have been the backbone of bush flying for decades.

In this video, you’ll see both the Otter and Beaver powering up and taking off, showcasing why they remain iconic in remote aviation, floatplane operations, and rugged bush flying. From short strips to challenging environments, these Canadian-built aircraft continue to impress pilots and aviation enthusiasts worldwide.

Perfect for fans of classic aviation, bush pilots, and STOL aircraft, this takeoff video highlights the timeless beauty and performance of two legendary airplanes.

The de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter is a single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven, short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada. It was conceived to be capable of performing the same roles as the earlier and highly successful Beaver, including as a bush plane, while also being a larger aircraft.

The rugged single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven DHC-3 Otter was conceived in January 1951 by de Havilland Canada as a larger, more powerful version of its highly successful DHC2 Beaver STOL utility transport. Dubbed the "King Beaver" during design, it would be the veritable "one-ton truck" to the Beaver's "half-ton" role.

The Otter received Canadian certification in November 1952 and entered production shortly thereafter. Using the same overall configuration as the Beaver, the new, much heavier design incorporated a longer fuselage, greater-span wing, and cruciform tail. Seating in the main cabin expanded from six to 10 or 11. Power was supplied by a 450-kW (600 hp) Pratt & Whitney R-1340 geared radial. The version used in the Otter was geared for lower propeller revolutions and consequently lower airspeed. The electrical system was 28 volts D.C.

✈️ Suivant le succès du DHC-2 Beaver, de Havilland Canada développe une version agrandie, le DHC-3, prévu pour les mêmes missions. 460 exemplaires furent construits

Plusieurs DHC-3 ont été modifiés pour améliorer leurs performances de vol, la plupart remplacent le moteur à pistons R-1340 par un turbopropulseur Pratt and Whitney PT-6A. Ce turbopropulseur améliore énormément l'avion car il avait seulement un moteur a piston en étoile. L'avion demeure très fiable puisque les turbopropulseur PT-6 ont été approuvés pour le vol monomoteur IFR.

Un Turbo Otter équipé de skis. Il peut être équipé de flotteurs dans sa version hydravion ou de skis. Le DHC-3 servit de base pour produire le DHC-6 Twin Otter équipé de deux turbopropulseurs.

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