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Beechcraft Baron vs DHC-3 Otter

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
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Specifications
Beechcraft Baron DHC-3 Otter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft De Havilland Canada
First flight 29 February 1960 12 December 1951
Year introduced 1961 1953
Number produced 6884 units 466 units
Average unit price $1 million $600K
Wing area 18.5 m² 35.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 18.0 m
Height 3.0 m 3.8 m
Length 9.0 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 5,730 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 3,629 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 2,010 kg
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW 1 x 447 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Beechcraft Baron and the DHC-3 Otter are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the Beechcraft Baron vs 257 km/h for the DHC-3 Otter. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 1,540 km for the DHC-3 Otter. The Beechcraft Baron operates at altitudes up to 6,005 m compared to 5,730 m for the DHC-3 Otter.

The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 466 for the DHC-3 Otter. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $0.6M for the DHC-3 Otter. The DHC-3 Otter first flew 9 years before the Beechcraft Baron (1951 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-3 Otter?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-3 Otter?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 1,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-3 Otter?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,629 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-3 Otter?
The Beechcraft Baron is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the DHC-3 Otter at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the Beechcraft Baron which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or DHC-3 Otter?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.