C-212 Aviocar vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s.
Picture of C-212 Aviocar
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 483 units
Average unit price $7 million
Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
Picture of DHC-6 Twin Otter
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 41.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 20.3 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 16.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 370 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 7,925 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,780 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW â—‰
Wing area 39.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 20.0 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 15.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,175 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW â—‰

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Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.