A321 vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
The A321 and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and De Havilland Canada respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.8x the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 14:1 the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 22 years before the A321 (1965 vs 1987).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 May 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 985 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 556 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 28 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.