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 Four variants included: - Wheel - Amphibian - Float - Ski Many detailed animations, including: - Accurate landing gear/ski operations - Authentic flap action manually pumped, outer sections act as flaperons - Trim tabs - Passenger and cargo doors - Cockpit door windows Detailed engine with start-stutter effects and volumetric prop Beautifully rendered airframe detail with accurate strengthening strakes, pitot tubes, aerials and more Fully animated pilots (civilian or military, depending on variant) HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity, including bump and specular mapping to produce a truly 3D feel Aircraft tie-downs and pitot cover
COCKPIT Choice of cockpits: - Classic traditional configuration with Collins avionics - Modern featuring HSI, GNS 430, digital radios and autopilot Fully modelled passenger cabin area with a variety of interesting deployable cargo, including a ski-doo and motocross bikes Highly detailed cockpit with uniquely rendered metal effects, realistic wear and tear, and dynamic specular effects on surfaces Instruments constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations Realistic systems functionality including engine start and fuel tank selection Functional electrical or standby hand-crank engine start systems 'Cold and dark' switch for automatically configuring the aircraft in a cold/dark state 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 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 Accurately modelled 'throw-over' type control column which can be operated from either the left or right seat
LIVERIES
Wheel US Navy (144672) US Army (53270) Alexandair (C-FJZN) TAA Sunbird (VH-SBR) Ski Wardair (CF-IFF) British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (XL710) Amphibian Royal Canadian Air Force rescue (3743) Wardair (CF-IFF) Aviation Sennet-Air (C-FITF) Float Rusts Flying Services (N2899J) Northway Aviation Ltd (C-FUKN)
OTHER FEATURES Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, developed with assistance from real-world pilots Authentic R1340 radial sound set Custom sounds for switches and more Comprehensive manual with panel guide PSD paint kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
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