737 vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
The 737 and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and De Havilland Canada respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.9x the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 9.2x the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 2 years before the 737 (1965 vs 1967).
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 May 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 985 units |
| Average unit price | $7 million |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 589 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 2 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.