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C-23 Sherpa vs DHC-5 Buffalo

C-23 Sherpa vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 467 vs 467 km/h, range 2,195 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 22,317 kg, built 60 vs 122 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 SherpaFull specs
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 BuffaloFull specs
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers De Havilland Canada
First flight 6 August 1984 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1984 1965
Number produced 60 units 122 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 42.1 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 29.0 m
Height 5.0 m 8.8 m
Length 17.7 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-5 Buffalo?
Both the C-23 Sherpa and DHC-5 Buffalo have a maximum speed of 467 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 8,500 meters (27,887 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has been produced in greater numbers with 122 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.