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Arava vs DHC-5 Buffalo

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
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Specifications
Arava DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 November 1969 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1972 1965
Number produced 103 units 122 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $25 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 29.0 m
Height 5.2 m 8.8 m
Length 12.7 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 1,168 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the DHC-5 Buffalo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,100 km for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 7,620 m for the Arava. At 22,317 kg MTOW, the DHC-5 Buffalo is 2.9x the Arava's 7,711 kg.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 122 for the DHC-5 Buffalo. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $25M for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo first flew 5 years before the Arava (1964 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the Arava's 7,711 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has been produced in greater numbers with 122 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.