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C-23 Sherpa vs DHC-4 Caribou

C-23 Sherpa vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 467 vs 346 km/h, range 2,195 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 12,927 kg, built 60 vs 307 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 SherpaFull specs
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 CaribouFull specs
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers De Havilland Canada
First flight 6 August 1984 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1984 1961
Number produced 60 units 307 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 42.1 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 29.1 m
Height 5.0 m 9.7 m
Length 17.7 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 346 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 2,104 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-4 Caribou?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the DHC-4 Caribou's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou entered service first in 1961, 23 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has been produced in greater numbers with 307 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.