E-flite® Twin Otter 1.2m PNP & BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE (includes Floats)

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The DHC-6 Twin Otter was developed by de Havilland Canada in 1965. Designed as a rugged STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) commuter aircraft, the Twin Otter carried passengers and cargo into harsh environments such as the sub-zero Antarctic and scorching North African desert. The line was shut down in 1988, after producing 844 aircraft. Viking Air Limited purchased the Type Certificates for all out-of-production de Havilland aircraft in 2005 and announced the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter Production Program two years later. By mid-2015 Viking delivered 75 new aircraft and re-established the Twin Otter as a successful commuter airliner - while nearly 500 of the original aircraft also remained in operation. The E-flite® Twin Otter 1.2m is a scale replica that makes the perfect first twin-powered model for intermediate to experienced RC pilots. It’s versatile, easy to fly, and is outfitted with functional features that include LED navigation and landing lights, flaps, and optional-use floats.
For RC pilots who want a great first (or next) twin model, there’s no better choice than the E-flite® Twin Otter 1.2m. It delivers exciting “bush plane” scale looks and performance along with the inherent stability of a high-wing design. The convenient size of the Twin Otter means you can transport it fully assembled for flying at a wide variety of locations with paved, grass or packed dirt surfaces, such as large parks, sports fields and RC flying fields. Your adventures won’t stop there, though - remove the tricycle landing gear, install the provided floats, and now you’re ready to fly off of large ponds and small lakes. Having two landing gear options included in the box only hints at this model’s incredible value. Along with molded-in panel lines, corrugated control surfaces and a scale-inspired trim scheme, the E-flite Twin Otter comes with many functional features including operational flaps, LED navigation and landing lights, and props finished with black and white stripes that look awesome whether spinning or standing still. The Twin Otter 1.2m offers a truly unique flying experience that a wide range of pilots can enjoy.
Twin Power:
The factory-installed power systems feature high-power brushless outrunner motors equipped with three-blade counter-rotating propellers. The ESCs are wired so they can be powered with a single 3S 2200-3200mAh battery to deliver better-than-scale power and long flight times of up to 10+ minutes.
Versatile Gear Options:
Equipped with tricycle landing gear that includes a steerable nose wheel, the Twin Otter offers excellent ground handling and can be flown from paved, grass or dirt surfaces. You can also fly from water using the included float set - it matches the trim scheme and features a water rudder for superb steering control. Both gear options are easy to install and can be swapped out in minutes.
Functional Features:
The realistic-looking LED landing and navigation lights are factory-installed and powered from the flight battery. Operational flaps offer improved slow-flight capability and performance while also making it possible to take off and land in shorter distances and at slower speeds.
Durable Design:
Construction with molded EPO material makes it possible to replicate complex details and shapes in a lightweight yet durable form. The result is an outstanding scale appearance that’s easy to maintain and delivers the best flight experience possible.
• Scale replica of the STOL capable cargo and passenger carrying utility aircraft
• Easy to take off, fly and land, making it a perfect choice for a first twin-powered model
• Functional features including LED navigation and landing lights plus operational flaps
• Scale details including molded-in panel lines, corrugated control surfaces and more
• High-power brushless power systems with striped 3-blade counter-rotating props
• A single 3S 2200-3200mAh battery delivers excellent power and long flight times
• 5-Channel control with six (6) factory-installed servos and linkages
• Tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel for easy ground handling
• Includes matching optional-use floats with steerable rudder for flying from water
• Conveniently sized so it can be flown at soccer fields, large parks and in other suitable areas
• Easy to install/remove one-piece composite-reinforced wing with thumbscrew and snap-in struts
• Magnetically-secured top hatch for quick and easy access to the battery compartment
• Lightweight and extremely durable composite-reinforced EPO airframe

[@mgas1237]

Damn Horizon. Digging in my pocket again! Its cute :) The video says 1800-2200 gives 10-15 minutes but the web specs say 2200-3200. That's interesting....

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The correct specs are 1800 - 3200.

[@LoveRC]

Can I use a 3s 3300?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

@@LoveRC Yes! Though depending on the dimensions/shape you made need to remove a small amount of foam material from the rear walls in the battery compartment (which is very easy to do). This Spektrum 3S 3200mAh 30C Smart LiPo battery fits perfectly, so you can compare the specifications for your battery to this one for added reference: www.horizonhobby.com/3200mah-3s-111v-smart-lipo-30c--ic3-spmx32003s30

[@kamrunnaharnahar2693]

Why it is discontinued? When it will be available?​@@HorizonHobbyProducts

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Such a beautiful plane. I love it already. Great work again HH. Big salute to all RC lovers here from Pilot Robert Slovenia. Oh yeah.

[@comradekerman4189]

*Salute*

[@phukyu1491]

Hi Robert! Hope your doing fine! Does your country accept U.S. immigrants?

[@fiacost3343]

Hey brother how is your hand?

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

@@comradekerman4189 Big salute back my friend.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

@@phukyu1491 Maybe we can immigrate to USA my friend ;-)

[@xKmotx]

You're killing it Horizon Hobby! And keeping us broke! 😄

[@daveroche4527]

Just when I told myself no more planes this came out well I guess I have room in my bathtub I ordered it last week looks like a winner!!.

[@xKmotx]

@@daveroche4527 Room in the bathtub! Why didn't I think of that! 😄

[@JoeSmoe1]

I just ordered this plane. Looks great, but PLEASE release an Airliner (non licenced to keep it affordable)

[@thegooserider7245]

Affordable and horizon hobby? You have seen the price of their spektrum products on the horizon website yes?

[@Itallianmobboss]

joe smoe they should have put landing gear doors on the last version of airliner. Maybe if the release a new one, it can just be white and you apply what airline decals you want

[@FalconWing1813]

The painted twin props are a nice touch. I like the detail going into these models!

[@copterscrawlersplanesrcpac9225]

Ok, I've often flown in and worked around the Twin Otter, this model is what I've been waiting years for! I'm getting one!

[@dr.loopinglooie5748]

I have loved a 1500mm Aero Commander with retracts instead. The UMX one was super cool and I would spend money on a bigger one again

[@jul1anuhd]

Can you please send me a link of this aircraft? I cant find it anywhere. Im searching so long... Thank you :D

[@minininja5695]

The fact that it includes the floats actually makes it good deal at @ $200.

[@bryanclohosey7274]

DC 6 tw on order. My 1st full size plane. Have some heli experience and boxing with a trainer. Will be doing more boxing with an instructor. Wish me luck. Beautiful plane. Well done horizon.

[@quilong]

I bought it as a used one, as I was afraid of high wing loading, unnecessarily, the aircraft slows down brilliantly with the flaps down, in addition, it lands beautifully by manipulating only the thrust. I hope HH will refresh it in a while!

[@hunterfagan6272]

These planes that horizon hobby has made are the best!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

YES PLEASE!!!

[@tomasteran1585]

I just got one the other day, flew pretty well in 20 mph winds… though I got lucky going without a crash (I don’t recommend flying with wind that fast). And that was without the SAFE feature on. I bet it’s even smoother with it on! I love this plane

[@pricelessppp]

Damn! Looks like a nice easy FPV Model!

[@victorrcjets7660]

looks great guys! I love that it can do water as well!

[@AndrewFlyGuy]

FANTASTIC! Great value at $230 BNF! Love that y'all included the floats.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

I thought it was $179.00 usd, darn it. This will have to wait till spring. I could have been thinking of pricing for that Aero Scout or something

[@K5_BlaZer]

Hope this is a home run for Horizon, it sure looks like it!

[@mthemaniac]

Love the Twin Otter, they make great jump planes... the real ones that is. I just might have to try one of these.

[@dand318]

That's pretty cool! Man, I'd kill for a P-38 in that scale!

[@smackdn775]

+1 for a P-38 in that scale!!

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Another Amazing Aircraft from HH! Love it and can not wait to get one soon! Thanks HH!

[@Bellairvideo]

Lovely aircraft indeed. I filmed a documentary for Missionary Aviation in remote areas of Papua New Guinea operating this aircraft a few years ago... amazing plane!

[@peterbridger8464]

Fantastic. I live in Samoa and Samoa Airways uses the DH6. Definitely will be getting this and re-doing it in their livery. You have done amazing progress in 2019 and I have loaded my hanger with plenty of E-flite models. Looks like 2020 is going to be busy too with my bank account!! All the best to you all and your families for Christmas.

[@sorinbordei2130]

Produse exceptionale. Le recomad tuturor celor pasionati. Felicitari Horizon Hobby!

[@dariusrucker7854]

Nice looking plane....now we need a 90 mm edf.

[@minininja5695]

Hi Guys - Looks good, love the zebra prop!

[@mikeupton5406]

The price is EXCELLENT!

[@epoweredrc]

Cool looking plane.. Nice price for floats too.. Not that i could use them, but maybe. I just wish the AR636 would stop being used and you guys would start putting the new RX in them so be compatible with the Smart escs and all.. I might have to add this one to my Collection. Never owned or flown a twin, can you believe that in my 30 years of flying.

[@wowmeowooo]

Beautiful aircraft! ; looks like a big brother UMX Aero Commander, & perfect timing lol, Happy B-day/ Merry Xmas to me, ordering today!

OMG! 😍 Love it! Better will be only Draco🤠

[@keithshillbillyrcn849]

As always well done. Thank you for your video keep flying you guys. Just having fun RC'n with friends and family

[@fiacost3343]

There is the plane I was looking for!!!!!!!!!!!! What a beauty :)

[@chrisfinta4941]

Awesome plane

[@bluedec12]

wow just what I have been waiting for excellent job horizon hobby with flap, led, counter rotating twin motor and float with good price. I think this will be a hot seller cant wait until it comes out

[@razorbackbird2142]

Nice thing. I miss some new umx warbirds, to be honest. They are cool to weathering and detailing up. Crossing finger fingers every thursday.

[@Mr.XJ.96]

CANT WAIT!!!!!

[@nikovlogs9837]

Ordered!

[@netomonteiro7591]

Very good, That one.

[@darrel_gg]

Man if horizon hobby likes this comment, I'll order one soon

[@Martoon5]

Very nice! Is it possible to install fat tires for a tundra look and deeper grass capability? Which skis do you suggest?

[@SDStudiosAnimations]

How long does an 1800 mAh battery last?

[@chrisl3467]

Thanks Horizon.... take my money! Lol

[@matthewjames2649]

Yay floats...!!🖖

[@andrewbrown7889]

Dear santa I have been a good boy at times this year So do believe I need this gift

[@bryceh2163]

That’s awesome

[@kennywohltman436]

I’m definitely getting one. But it will have to what till after the holidays, my wife would kill me if I got it before

[@der_911er7]

Place a new Night Flyer or back the E flite Night Braava;)

[@RadimentriX]

the gear looks quite stiff. does it have any kind of shocks to absorb rough terrain?

[@michaelbrinkley9323]

Awesome

[@jeromes5141]

Wow I actually like this plane. Was really looking for an airliner though. Come one E-flight, give us an airliner. The AL37 motion rc has is like hot bread at the moment. Can my 3300 batteries be used in this model?

[@harpoon_bakery162]

I would guess that wing mounted motors produce some wackiness on the CG, which makes it hard to balance? or no?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Not at all! As you can see in the video, and other videos now posted on KZbin, the Twin Otter 1.2m flies great with no "wackiness"!

[@therandomman7593]

Two questions: how old do you have to be to fly this aircraft? How much altitude can the plane go up to? Edit: I also have another question. What if I buy a version that doesnt include the AS3X safe select, do I have to buy it somewhere?

[@aerospacematt9147]

Well, it’s been 2 years but I’ll still answer the question in case anyone else has these questions and would like them answered. 1. Recommended age is 14+, although someone younger with adult supervision can fly one of these, a long as they’ve flown a trainer first. 2. The FAA and AMA maintain a strict altitude limit of 400 feet AGL. Hypothetically it’s altitude is only limited to transmitter range, so if it were allowed an aircraft could theoretically achieve 2,600 feet (max range of Spektrum DX 6e Transmitter.) 3rd question: if you buy the PNP (the version WITHOUT AS3X and SAFE Select) you could either add a non gyro receiver (no stabilization) like the AR620 or a stability receiver from another model (as long as it has enough channels) but either way a receiver is needed for the model to operate.

[@nickm5808]

When will it be coming out for sale?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

You can pre-order now. BNF Models should ship just before Christmas.

[@carterwhite363]

I am trying to decide what airplane to get I am a beginner and already have the sport cub s, people say that the high winged aircraft are more easy to fly yet the Cherokee is one of my favs and they are pulling me to both sides which should I choose?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The Sport Cub S is an ultra micro model, so moving up to a larger park flyer or mid-sized model is a pretty big step...especially if it's a low wing model. For that reason we recommend going to a larger high wing trainer like the HobbyZone AeroScout S and S 2 1.1m ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3mkZWyHmsh5iJI ) or Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjWomuMhr-lfZo ) first. As you can see in those videos, they are both capable of advanced aerobatics, even more so than the Sport Cub S, so they are well suited as trainers and beyond that too. Also, if you buy the RTF version of those models, you can use the DXe/DXS transmitter and 3S 2200mAh battery they include to fly the E-flite Cherokee 1.3m with. The Cherokee is likely too big of a step from the Sport Cub S, but it's a more practical next step after the AeroScout or Carbon Cub S (especially because you can use the same transmitter, battery and charger). The E-flite T-28 Trojan 1.1m is also a perfect "next step" airplane: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGGuZ4ZngJmpj8U

[@carterwhite363]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts thanks for the tips I’ll check those out!

[@reckemroysrc3764]

DRACO PLEASE. 😛

[@calvinrogers9342]

I would like to purchase please

[@LoveRC]

Can I use my 3s 3300 batteries on this?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Yes! Though depending on the dimensions/shape you made need to remove a small amount of foam material from the rear walls in the battery compartment (which is very easy to do). This Spektrum 3S 3200mAh 30C Smart LiPo battery fits perfectly, so you can compare the specifications for your battery to this one for added reference: www.horizonhobby.com/3200mah-3s-111v-smart-lipo-30c--ic3-spmx32003s30

[@LoveRC]

HorizonHobbyProducts oh cool. Mine are 240g. 136 x 45 x 18mm. So I should be able to make them fit. Dimensions are very close and they are 9 grams lighter.

[@pppoopoo5223]

Where is the cargo door

[@dustinreft4576]

What charger do you recommend?

[@aerospacematt9147]

Any charger with 3-4s capability will work.

[@Johnn_T]

If only it was bigger (i.e. 1500mm wingspan or bigger). Missed opportunity🤷‍♂️

[@gpaje]

I think the idea was that it was small enough to carry in the car and fly even at a local park. Knowing Horizon, they will make a 2000mm if this one becomes popular.

[@rogerjean5403]

Hi there whats the body made of?

[@aerospacematt9147]

EPO foam (Expandable PolyOlefin) It’s basically really strong styrofoam.

[@Helicopterpilot16]

If only it was a 1.5m or hell a 2.0 meter!

[@harpoon_bakery162]

i remember on another video they said price would be way, way higher to go any bigger

[@pagedm]

Wooo, just found my first plane purchase for 2020!! 😍 Clear cockpit windows would have made it perfect though!