Dornier Seawings is positioning its newly introduced Orca amphibian turboprop twin as a more economical alternative to helicopters. Based on the company’s Seastar CD2 design, the Orca is intended for governmental missions and can be outfitted for security, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring roles. Features include an all-composite airframe and optional internal and external mission equipment stations.
Dornier Introduces Orca Amphibian
Key Takeaways:
- Dornier Seawings has introduced the Orca, a new amphibian turboprop twin positioned as a more economical alternative to helicopters for governmental missions.
- Based on the Seastar CD2 design, it features an all-composite airframe and can be customized for roles like security, search & rescue, environmental monitoring, and ocean plastic analysis.
- The Orca is designed to handle rough sea conditions, offers efficient operation making it the fastest and most economical in its class, and is expected to enter service in 2022.
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