A400M Atlas vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
The A400M Atlas and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and De Havilland Canada respectively. The A400M Atlas reaches 780 km/h — 2.5x the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 7,620 m for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 25:1 the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg. The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 44 years before the A400M Atlas (1965 vs 2009).
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Average unit price | $152 million |
| Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. | |
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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 | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 45.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,051 kW ◉ |
| 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 205 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 465 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A400M Atlas has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 47 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.