Civil aircraft
Ocean core operating advantages
The Ocean amphibious and 'straight' seaplanes will all offer the same step-change load capacity, cruise performance, waterside access, wave-handling and safety advantages in relation to their counterparts, described in New capability.
The Ocean seaplanes are configured to additionally reproduce the best qualities of both flying-boats and floatplanes, in terms of practical docking features, access/egress and loading features, and details to maximise operator and user experiences. The Ocean designs are meticulously specified in response to extensive seaplane-user engagements including detailed studies by the most prominent seaplane operating companies.
To suit different types of operation, the Oceans will be offered with options for cockpit-actuated wing-fold and different power systems for water thruster options. Zero-emission primary power system options will be offered in all aircraft, subject to Certifications for the new systems.
The Ocean family
The Ocean features and advantages apply equally to all seaplane sizes and will impact similarly on respective markets:
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Ocean 2 - 2 seat trainers and private utility and recreational aircraft
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Ocean 6 - 6 seat family / business / air-taxi / utility aircraft
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Ocean 12 - 10 to 19 seat single-engined business / commuter / charter / sub-regional aircraft
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Ocean 18 - 10 to 21 seat twin-engined business / commuter / feeder / charter / sub-regional aircraft
The Ocean 12 and Ocean 18 use largely the same airframe, aiding manufacturing and operating economics.
Ocean 12
The Ocean 12 is designed to fulfill tasks currently served by Cessna Caravans and single-engined DHC-3 Otter floatplanes and many equivalent landplanes. The new Ocean 12 capabilities will multiply applications and expand these markets out.
Ocean 18
The Ocean 18 is designed to fulfill tasks currently served by DHC Series 300 and 400 Twin Otter floatplanes and many equivalent landplanes. The new Ocean 12 capabilities will multiply applications and expand these markets out.
Ocean estimated specifications
