We use a De Hallivand Twin Otter Aircraft for our remote sensing operations. It is a high-wing, twin-engine, turbo-prop aircraft. Twin Otters are designed for remote environments and renowned for their exceptional reliability, solid construction and ‘short take off and landing capabilities. The aircraft can be modified to fit an array of remote sensing and other scientific instruments.
Wing Span | Lenghth | Take-off weight | Complement | Range | Maximum Speed | Altitudes |
19.8m | 15.7m | 5,670kg | 1 Pilot plus x mission operators/scientists | 1,435km | 240km/h | 35m to 5000 m |
King’s College London, Bush House (NE wing), 30 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BG