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Boeing 737 vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

Boeing 737 vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 904 vs 315 km/h, range 4,800 vs 1,480 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 5,670 kg, built 11,535 vs 985 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Specifications
Boeing 737 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing De Havilland Canada
First flight 9 April 1967 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1968 1966
Number produced 11535 units 985 units
Average unit price $115 million $7 million
Wing area 91.0 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 20.0 m
Height 11.0 m 6.0 m
Length 30.0 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 2 years before the Boeing 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.