AT-500 vs DHC-3 Otter
| Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor |
| First flight | 25 April 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 470 units |
| Average unit price | $0.5 million |
| Canadian utility aircraft, noted for its use in bush flying and rugged environments during the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 12 December 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 466 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 26.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 248 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,754 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,109 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 35.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,540 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,730 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,629 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,010 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 447 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-3 Otter by Tony Hisgett.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 34 years before the AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.