AT-500 vs DHC-3 Otter

AT-500

Taiwanese trainer aircraft, utilized for basic flight training during the late 20th-century.

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.

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

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.