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C-23 Sherpa vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

C-23 Sherpa vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 467 vs 315 km/h, range 2,195 vs 1,480 km, max takeoff weight 10,387 vs 5,670 kg, built 60 vs 985 units.

Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 SherpaFull specs
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin OtterFull specs
Specifications
C-23 Sherpa DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers De Havilland Canada
First flight 6 August 1984 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1984 1966
Number produced 60 units 985 units
Average unit price -- $7 million
Wing area 42.1 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 22.8 m 20.0 m
Height 5.0 m 6.0 m
Length 17.7 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 467 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 2,195 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 8,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,387 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 6,680 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 893 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The C-23 Sherpa is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The C-23 Sherpa has a longer range at 2,195 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher service ceiling at 8,500 meters (27,887 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The C-23 Sherpa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,387 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The C-23 Sherpa is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 18 years before the C-23 Sherpa which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-23 Sherpa or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.