The DHC-3 Otter is a single engine, high-wing aircraft designed for short take-off and landing (STOL) operations. Developed as a successor to the popular DHC-2 Beaver, it shares the same configuration but with a larger wing, fuselage and a significantly greater operating weight. It is powered by a R-1340 radial engine and it can seat up to eleven passengers and a variety of cargo, including ski-doos and motocross bikes destined for remote areas which are inaccessible to less rugged aircraft. A total of 466 were built between 1951 and 1967.
This DHC-3 Otter package includes wheel, amphibian, float and ski variants of the aircraft, and classic and modern cockpit configurations.
Modelled using real-world plans, the aircraft feature multiple animations and a highly detailed engine. The faithfully recreated virtual cockpit features 3D instrumentation, wear and tear, and realistic systems functionality.
A variety of civilian and military paint schemes for each variant, realistic flight dynamics and an authentic radial engine sound set complete this extensive package.
MODEL
Accurately modelled DHC-3 Otter, built using real-world aircraft plans and from official notes and publications
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Four variants included:
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Wheel
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Amphibian
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Float
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Ski
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Many detailed animations, including:
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Accurate landing gear/ski operations
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Authentic flap action – manually pumped, outer sections act as flaperons
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Trim tabs
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Passenger and cargo doors
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Cockpit door windows
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Detailed engine with start-stutter effects and volumetric prop
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Beautifully rendered airframe detail with accurate strengthening strakes, pitot tubes, aerials and more
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Fully animated pilots (civilian or military, depending on variant)
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HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity, including bump and specular mapping to produce a truly 3D feel
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Aircraft tie-downs and pitot cover
COCKPIT
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Choice of cockpits:
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Classic – traditional configuration with Collins avionics
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Modern – featuring HSI, GNS 430, digital radios and autopilot
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Fully modelled passenger cabin area with a variety of interesting deployable cargo, including a ski-doo and motocross bikes
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Highly detailed cockpit with uniquely rendered metal effects, realistic wear and tear, and dynamic specular effects on surfaces
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Instruments constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
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Realistic systems functionality including engine start and fuel tank selection
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Functional electrical or standby hand-crank engine start systems
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'Cold and dark' switch for automatically configuring the aircraft in a cold/dark state
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Avionics include autopilot functionality from the operating period with NAV and ILS approaches, VOR and ADF receivers and displays, transponder and a full communications suite
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Many features have been added to help with usability such as switches to hide the control column for a better view of the instruments and pre-set angled views for easy access to controls
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Accurately modelled 'throw-over' type control column which can be operated from either the left or right seat
LIVERIES
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Wheel
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US Navy (144672)
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US Army (53270)
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Alexandair (C-FJZN)
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TAA ‘Sunbird’ (VH-SBR)
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Ski
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Wardair (CF-IFF)
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British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (XL710)
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Amphibian
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Royal Canadian Air Force rescue (3743)
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Wardair (CF-IFF)
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Aviation Sennet-Air (C-FITF)
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Float
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Rust’s Flying Services (N2899J)
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Northway Aviation Ltd (C-FUKN)
OTHER FEATURES
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Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, developed with assistance from real-world pilots
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Authentic R1340 radial sound set
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Custom sounds for switches and more
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Comprehensive manual with panel guide
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PSD paint kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
