Maximum Flotation
Amphibious Floats : 13,824 lbs (6,270 kg)1
Seaplane Floats : 14,271 lbs (6,473 kg)1
Displacement in Fresh Water
Amphibious Floats : 12,442 lbs (5,644 kg)
Seaplane Floats : 12,844 lbs (5,826 kg)
Float Dimensions
Length – Seaplane : 31'3" (9.53 m)
Length – Amphibian : 32'5" (9.88 m)
Height – Hull : 3'9" (1.14 m)
Width – Hull : 4'3" (1.3 m)
Float Locker Capacity (each) : 50 lbs (22.7 kg)
Support Model Performance
Engine : PT6A-20
Take off run (land) : 1,280 ft (390 m)
Take off over 50 ft obstacle (land) : 1,770 ft (539 m)
Take off run (water) : 1,178 ft (359 m)
Take off over 50 ft obstacle (water) : 1,886 ft (575 m)
Rate of climb (per/min) : 1,355 ft (413 m)
Weight for Floats
Amphibian System Total Weight : 2,163 lbs (981 kg)
Amphibian Exchange Weight : 1,560 lbs (708 kg)2
Seaplane System Total Weight : 1,486 lbs (674 kg)
Seaplane Exchange Weight : 883 lbs (461 kg)2
Aircraft Gross Weight for DHC-6-100 & 200 : 11,600 lbs (5,262 kg)
Aircraft Gross Weight for DHC-6-300 & 400 : 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)