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Arava vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
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Specifications
Arava DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 November 1969 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1972 1966
Number produced 103 units 985 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $7 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 20.0 m
Height 5.2 m 6.0 m
Length 12.7 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 205 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The Arava operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the DHC-6 Twin Otter.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 4 years before the Arava (1965 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Arava is faster with a maximum speed of 326 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Arava's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 6 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.