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Nanchang CJ-6 vs DHC-3 Otter

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
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Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 DHC-3 Otter
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 August 1958 12 December 1951
Year introduced 1958 1953
Number produced 3000 units 466 units
Average unit price $75K $600K
Wing area -- m² 35.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 18.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.8 m
Length 8.5 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,540 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 5,730 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 3,629 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 2,010 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 447 kW
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Overview

The Nanchang CJ-6 and the DHC-3 Otter are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and De Havilland Canada respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Nanchang CJ-6 vs 257 km/h for the DHC-3 Otter. The Nanchang CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,540 km for the DHC-3 Otter. The Nanchang CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 5,730 m for the DHC-3 Otter. At 3,629 kg MTOW, the DHC-3 Otter is 2.6x the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 466 for the DHC-3 Otter. Unit cost is $0.075M for the Nanchang CJ-6 vs $0.6M for the DHC-3 Otter. The DHC-3 Otter first flew 7 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 (1951 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-3 Otter?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-3 Otter?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,629 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-3 Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 5 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-3 Otter?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.