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Air Tractor AT-500 vs DHC-3 Otter

Air Tractor AT-500 vs DHC-3 Otter at a glance — top speed 248 vs 257 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,540 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 3,629 kg, built 470 vs 466 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 DHC-3 Otter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor De Havilland Canada
First flight 25 April 1986 12 December 1951
Year introduced 1987 1953
Number produced 470 units 466 units
Average unit price $500K $600K
Wing area 26.8 m² 35.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 18.0 m
Height 3.0 m 3.8 m
Length 10.2 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 5,730 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 3,629 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 2,010 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 447 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 34 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or DHC-3 Otter?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.