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DHC-3 Otter vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

DHC-3 Otter vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 257 vs 315 km/h, range 1,540 vs 1,480 km, max takeoff weight 3,629 vs 5,670 kg, built 466 vs 985 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-3 Otter
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Specifications
DHC-3 Otter DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada De Havilland Canada
First flight 12 December 1951 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1953 1966
Number produced 466 units 985 units
Average unit price $600K $7 million
Wing area 35.0 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 18.0 m 20.0 m
Height 3.8 m 6.0 m
Length 12.8 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 5,730 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,629 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,010 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 1 x 447 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 257 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-3 Otter 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-3 Otter's 5,730 meters (18,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 3,629 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the DHC-3 Otter's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the DHC-3 Otter at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-3 Otter entered service first in 1953, 13 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-3 Otter or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 466 units of the DHC-3 Otter.