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DHC-2 Beaver vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

DHC-2 Beaver vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 254 vs 315 km/h, range 732 vs 1,480 km, built 1,657 vs 985 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 BeaverFull specs
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🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin OtterFull specs
Specifications
DHC-2 Beaver DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 16 August 1947 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1948 1966
Number produced 1657 units 985 units
Average unit price $400K $7 million
Wing area 23.0 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 20.0 m
Height 2.7 m 6.0 m
Length 9.2 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 254 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 732 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,361 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a longer range at 1,480 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is larger, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 18 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-2 Beaver or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.