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210 Centurion vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
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Specifications
210 Centurion DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna De Havilland Canada
First flight 1 January 1957 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1957 1966
Number produced 9240 units 985 units
Average unit price -- $7 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 20.0 m
Height 3.0 m 6.0 m
Length 8.6 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 7,620 m for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the DHC-6 Twin Otter is 3.1:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The 210 Centurion first flew 8 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter (1957 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 9 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.